…several types of business closures, largely in urban areas, and including grocery stores and restaurants from fast food to fine dining. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
East Coast Dock Workers Starting Contract Negotiation Early
…the west coast during 2015. The International Longshoremen’s Association held informal contract talks last week with the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents the employers of some 25,000 unionized Atlantic…
Farmers File Class Action Suit over Dicamba Drift
…that were not tolerant to dicamba. The new lawsuit contends that Monsanto is responsible for the off-label dicamba use and damage. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Mexico Looking at Argentina, Brazil, for Yellow Corn
…percent import tax on Mexican goods to cover the cost and the consideration of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Coordinated ACP Management Meetings
…at 9 a.m. at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building. The Kern County meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Kern County Agricultural Commissioner’s office in Bakersfield. Betts said that all…
50th Anniversary of World Ag Expo Comes to a Close
…largest annual agricultural exposition was held at the International Agri-Center and featured 1,480 exhibitors on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. The three day show hosted 105,780 attendees representing…
NASS Honors Two Former Employees in 2016 Hall of Fame Induction
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) inducted to its Hall of Fame two retired agency leaders whose impact continues to resonate today. The NASS Hall…
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
Evacuation of a large swath of land downstream from Oroville Dam during the weekend caused logistical headaches for farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses within the affected area, while Department of…
Ag Groups Respond to Pruitt Confirmation
…to working with Administrator Pruitt as he leads EPA in a way to help ensure a safe and healthy environment alongside a strong and viable agricultural sector.” Lee noted that…
EPA Defends RFS Implementation
…also taken heat for missing multiple statutory deadlines and for how it went about setting biofuels volumes for the next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
KIND CEO Pledges $25 Million for Nutrition Group
…Medicine report found that in the 1960s the Sugar Association funded scientific studies to diminish findings that linked sugar consumption to poor heart health. Instead, the Association used industry-funded research…
New Venture for the National Farm Machinery Show
Dennis Slater, President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, and Jason Rittenberry, CEO of the Kentucky State Fair, made a joint announcement at this week’s National Farm Machinery Show in…
EU To Begin Trade Talks with China
…to re-emphasize its defense of open trade and global ties that China put forth at the World Economic Forum in January. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Congress Reintroduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape For Conservationists
The National Association of Conservation Districts is pleased to support legislation introduced this week in both the Senate and House to exempt America’s conservationists from unnecessary and burdensome reporting requirements….