…that advocates for changes within the department. More information about the Office of the Ombudsperson is available at USDA dot gov slash ombudsperson. (www.usda.gov/ombudsperson). From the National Association of Farm…
API Looking to New Administration with Hopes of RFS Changes
…But in a meeting with Midwest Senators Thursday, Pruitt said he would “follow the law” when it comes to the RFS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Supports New Tariffs on U.S. Products If U.S. Retracts from NAFTA
…believe if Trump does retract from NAFTA, Canada would be unlikely to negotiate a better trade deal with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Still Searching, For an Ag Secretary
…Corp., and Lance Kotschwar, chief ethics & compliance officer and vice president for government and industry affairs at the Gavilon Group. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…WOTUS rule would bring more waterways and wetlands under jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, agricultural groups say. Farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations fear it could bring widespread restrictions on…
ChemChina-Syngenta Deal Delayed
…the deal. Syngenta said in a statement the two companies remain “fully committed” to the transaction and are “confident of its closure.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
CTFC Chairman Massad Resigns
…the opportunity.” House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway, a Texas Republican, thanked Massad in a statement Wednesday. Conaway said: “Tim has given agricultural producers and processors a seat at the…
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
…after the administration.” Vilsack has publicly spoken previously, however, regarding his interest in working in farm policy once he leaves USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Growing Weary of Ag Secretary Search
…cannot come until after Trump is sworn in, most President-elect’s have announced who the nominee will be well before Inauguration Day. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
…on a large scale could affect other agricultural land uses, prices of other crops, and trade in agricultural products. Each scenario provides 250 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity generation from switchgrass…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
Year-end celebrations may be finished, but a number of California agricultural products continue to feel the benefits of a traditional bump in sales created by increased baking, feasting and toasting…
License Plate Program Awards Ag Education
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded $257,000 to four organizations for projects that enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities for students, teachers and youth under the 2016…
New Zealand Will Open to U.S. Cooked Turkey Products
…a potentially positive market for U.S. turkeys even though efforts were held up because of health concerns from New Zealand officials. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Congress Targeting Regulations
…The Midnight Rules Act would let Congress invalidate rules in bulk that passed in the final year of a presidential term. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….