…more information and resources on NFSM, visit: FoodSafetyMonth.com. About the National Restaurant Association Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
The National Association of State Ag Departments is asking the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to delay its enforcement of stringent new requirements for the storage of anhydrous ammonia…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…Farm Workers supported the legislation, but the Western Growers Association President said it will have the exact opposite effect of what was intended. Tom Nassif said it will actually cause…
India Wants U.S. to Drop Penalties in WTO Dispute
…hadn’t had an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza since 2004, while India had 90 such outbreaks between 2004 and 2014. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…U.S.-imposed punitive tariffs on its products. The process is likely to take several years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: The Office of the U.S. Trade…
Pork Producers Can Challenge Information Release
…efforts and environmental groups’ multi-year attempts to access that data show that the EPA has collected data that would otherwise exits in greater obscurity. From the National Association of Farm…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…“This is becoming the new normal for many farmers and ranchers across the country.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Video From: Farm Aid Farm Aid: Beyond…
Agri View: Corn and the Market
…2016/17 Excellent growing conditions have resulted in a 613-million bushel increase in the 2016/17 corn crop. The August Crop Production report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service forecast the national…
Conaway Applauds Initiation of Enforcement Action Against China’s Agricultural Subsidies
…wheat production. Chairman Conaway convened two full committee hearings last year (June and October) to review foreign agricultural subsidies and their detrimental, trade-distorting impact on American agricultural producers. Conaway has…
Farm to School Grants to Increase Local Foods in Schools
…in local food from farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and food processors and manufacturers. USDA’s Farm to School Grants make these outcomes possible by funding school districts, state and local agencies, Indian…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Convention Discusses Industry Challenges
…contract is under review to see if there’s a way to redesign it to be more of an effective risk-management tool.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
WTO Looking Into Dairy and Cheese Policies
…countries have asked Canada in recent days to explain whether or not it’s planning on introducing a new milk classification category. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer and Monsanto Boards to Meet Soon
…regulators. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Bayer Negotiations regarding Monsanto acquisition advance Bayer confirms advanced negotiations with Monsanto concerning a proposed transaction. While key terms…
Four States Offer Ideas for Ag Economy
Agricultural leaders from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa met recently in St. Joseph, Missouri, with each state reporting on findings from surveys of farmers and experts in the financial industry….