…were included in the new rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Trucking Association ATA Hopes Final Truck Efficiency Rule Will Achieve Emissions Goals Leading…
Poultry Facilities Recognized
…for their outstanding safety records, thanks to their innovative safety and health programs. The Joint Council consists of members from the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, National Chicken Council, and…
Cancelling Atrazine Would Cost Farmers $2.5 Billion
…weeds are resistant to other herbicides but not to Atrazine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Corn Growers Association Zimmerman Defends Atrazine at Senate Hearing…
Asian Trade Negotiations Taking Place Without the U.S.
…lose ground to manufacturing competitors like Vietnam, which would have greater duty-free access to the United States and other member nations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump’s New Ag Advisors Take Aim at Regulatory Overreach
…major party candidates say they are against the TPP agreement but support trade, adding “they need to articulate what that means.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Farm Labor Shortage
…processing H-2A applications at both the Department of Labor and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.” Farmers depend on the H-2A agricultural visa program to fill gaps in the nation’s…
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
…crop this year, Waycott said he does not consider any of the current markets “as being mature,” noting that in key markets such as North America and western Europe, there’s…
APHIS Accepting Applications for FY 2017 NCPN Cooperative Agreements
…of clean plant centers serving the needs of specialty crop industry. Funding will be provided to Land-Grant Universities, Non Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, State Governments, and…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…the country. Each forum will focus on a pressing agricultural issue, including land tenure and the next generation of agriculture, climate change, export markets, local and regional food systems, and…
Confidence Gaining in Brazil’s Agriculture
…bottomed out. Meanwhile, agriculture is one of the few sectors to have grown through the recession, expanding 1.8 percent last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Humane Society to Target Broiler Welfare
…offering enrichments and shifting to controlled-atmosphere slaughter methods. Several poultry processors contacted by Meatingplace said they were unaware of the letter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer May Consider Hostile Monsanto Takeover
…must choose an alternative path. However, analysts say a hostile bid may cost Bayer five to ten percent more, if pursued. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Obama Administration Releases Carbon-Emission Standards for Big Trucks
…of them. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, has pledged to continue and expand Obama’s climate agenda through more regulations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more….
Rural Mainstreet Economy Weakens
…area. On average, farm loan defaults are expected to rise by 5.4 percent over the next 12 months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Creighton University…