…vote on final passage. While as expected, Vermont’s Senators oppose the bill, farm-state Democrats largely supported the Roberts-Stabenow compromise last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
…vote will put the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks between the United States and the European Union in potential jeopardy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Lawsuit Filed Against Hormel’s “Natural” Products
…last week in Washington, DC. Meatingplace reports the complaint takes aim at the processor’s Natural Choice brand of lunch meats and bacon, pitting its slogan “Make the Natural Choice” and…
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
…allow for improved monitoring of antimicrobial use, and introduce an easier way for manufacturers to sell low-risk veterinary health products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Third largest Hog Producer using Wheat in Feed
…corn. The company detailed that wheat can replace around 50 percent of corn for young pigs and 100 percent for adult pigs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
USDA Announces Support for Next Generation Farmers
…assistance for socially disadvantaged, Tribal and Veteran farmers and ranchers. Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse says “diverse experiences, background and education are vital to a healthy agricultural sector.” Since…
Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook
by Agnes Perez and Gustavo Ferreira, USDA Economic Research Service Lower Supplies Boost Early-Summer Prices for Sweet Cherries and Melons In late June, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released…
Food Security
…interpreted as ”projected imports” as the difference may be reduced or eliminated by imports and/or improvements in agricultural productivity. The model estimates per capita food consumption and evaluates that against…
Agri View: The Computer Age
…computer models of the crop fields with information about the differences in soil structure, elevation, slope, fertility and drainage. This information can be deployed to design a system of agricultural…
Partnerships Formed for Temperance Flat Research
…a significant step forward. Groups signed a memorandum of understanding to begin the research that is needed for the project. From: Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) A partnership between San…
EPA Proposes Protection from Selenium
…use the estuary as a wintering ground. Selenium levels from agricultural runoff and oil refinery discharges have been reduced due to previous state and federal regulatory requirements. EPA set selenium…
Air Quality Incentives Available
NRCS Making Air Quality Incentives Available to Agricultural Producers USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making air quality funds available to help agricultural producers to improve and maintain air…
Agri View: New Nut Champion
…graduate student of Agricultural Sciences, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Introduction Pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis) are native to North America. There are two types of pecans produced within the United…
Organic Certification Assistance Available
Federal Funds Available to Help Pay For Organic Certification Fees The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the availability of $2,180,870 for organic certification assistance to organic operations in…