…administrative positions in agricultural academia. They also hold fewer significant roles on the editorial boards of scholarly journals in their field, serve on relatively few agricultural industry boards and hold…
Industry Groups Making Case for WOTUS in Supreme Court
…court first. The groups took issue with the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision that it should hear petitions challenging the rule. Industry groups, such as the National Association of…
Agriculture Secretary Search Continues
…least early next week. Currently, Brian Klippenstein (clip-in-stine) from Protect the Harvest is the lone listed transition team member for USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…district leadership. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) congratulates both the districts selected to lead these 25 projects and those that will play crucial support roles as partners on…
NCBA Applauds USTR for Defending U.S. Beef from European Mistreatment
…unfair treatment of U.S. beef. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Tracy Brunner applauds USTR Ambassador Michael Froman for standing up for the U.S. beef industry and taking action in defense…
Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture have petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to delay the January 2017 start date of its worker…
Rabobank Issues Report on Reshaping Food Sector
…an integral part of American food consumption. The report also says sugar processors will continue to move towards more non-GMO sources. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Removing Pesticide Ingredients from The Market
…directly affect pests are called inert ingredients. Many of the 72 inert ingredients were included on the original list of 371. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
…means, and that current standards are too ambiguous and confusing. Groups like the Organic Trade Association say the regulation updates are necessary to keep the organic label from getting watered…
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
…now will avoid an unnecessary distraction.” Other meatpacking companies have faced similar suits over hiring practices, including Pilgrim’s Pride and JBS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Combs a Surprise Potential Ag Secretary Nominee
…government purchasing by making the process more efficient. Conaway says, “The federal government needs more people with that kind of expertise.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
Beginning in January, representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will visit dairy farms across the nation, as the agency begins collecting data for…
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
…and repair damage. Also, these ants inflict a venomous sting that’s potentially life-threatening to humans and small animals. The new test was developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Animal…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP) and the Agricultural Management Assistance Organic Certification Cost Share Program, and at the same time provide more opportunities for organic producers to access other…