…the way things are going in the country, which is higher than the 75 percent number back in a January survey. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trade Deal Between Canada and EU Back On
…it. The deal with the Belgians will still have to get approval from the 27 other nations in the European Union. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Administration Given More Time to Defend WOTUS
…also set a deadline of February 19, 2017, for intervenors to file briefs either in support of or opposition to the rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Funding to Help Agricultural Producers / Small Rural Businesses
…be used to develop new product lines from raw agricultural products or promote additional uses for established products. Veterans, socially-disadvantaged groups, beginning farmers and ranchers, operators of small- and medium-sized…
Crop Insurance Options for Upland Cotton Farmers
…STAX enrollment in 2015. For our simulation study, county yield data for all counties that produced upland cotton between 1975 and 2013 are from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Prices…
Bonsai Museum Celebrates 40th Anniversary
By Sharon Durham, USDA Agriculture Research Service The United States National Arboretum-National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, located in Washington, D.C.. Operated by the United States Department of Agricultures – Agricultural…
2016 Profiles in Leadership Award Recipient Honored
Deanna van Klaveren was honored with the 2016 Profiles in Leadership Award by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) and the Ag Leadership Alumni Council. The award was presented at…
Farm Groups Discuss Food Industry GMO Marketing Claims/Conflict with Sustainable Agriculture
National farm association leaders unveiled plans for a “straight talk” campaign to engage the food industry in a dialogue on sustainable agriculture production, the marketing practices used to reach consumers,…
Almond Board: Importance of Spatial Mapping
…a partnership with Sacramento-based agricultural and environmental consulting firm Land IQ, has been developing a spatial database of almond acreage in California. Joel Kimmelshue with Land IQ explains why this…
EPA Investigating Reports of Improper Dicamba Use
…Meanwhile, the EPA is expected to decide whether to approve “over the top” dicamba application on soybean fields later this fall. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Cancer Agency Asked Experts to Withhold Glyphosate Documents
…it was seeking to protect its work from external interference and defending its panels’ freedom to debate evidence openly and critically. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Judge Considering Merits of Beef Checkoff Lawsuit
…Beef Council. Secretary Vilsack believes the challenge should be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction or for failure to state a claim by R-CALF. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Canada PM Warming up to TPP, CETA Still Possible
…that it happens.” The EU and Canada had planned to sign the trade agreement at a summit Today (Thursday) in Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Tech Investments Reach Record
Investments in agricultural technology reached a record $25 billion globally last year, despite a softer global agriculture economy. A new report released this week by the Boston Consulting Group and…