…sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on…
Stabenow Expresses Concerns with EPA Scientist Dismissals
…to Pruitt, citing the importance of the board’s role in safeguarding American agriculture. Stabenow pointed out scientist on the board rationally serve at least two terms, regardless of a change…
Agri View: Weather Costly to Producers
…dollars. Now long-range forecasting calls for a long, hot, dry summer. And you know, some people still don’t believe in climate change. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner….
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
…rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural…
NMPF Facilitates NCIMS Passage of Proposals to Enhance Safety of Dairy Foods
…schemes into one harmonized program, as the FSMA law has led to the most significant change to U.S. food safety regulations in 70 years. NMPF submitted several proposals that were…
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…diseases, changing climate, and a growing population. Institutions receiving AFRI Food Security Breeding and Phenomics of Food Crops and Animals grants for fiscal year 2016 include: University of California, Davis,…
Mexico Rejecting Prospects of New tariffs in NAFTA
…Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. May 15, 2017 graphic provided by www.fas.usda.gov. Column chart comparing the change in value of U.S. agricultural exports before and after key trade agreements….
Canada Considering Trade Retaliatory Options
…The U.S. softwood tariff was an indirect response to a change in dairy policy that impacted U.S. dairy exports to Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Western View: The Times, They are A-Changin’
…big time change. Changing times One of the first changes we saw was the application of common sense on pesticide regulatory changes. Under Obama there was a movement to…
White House Staffer Called Canada to Sway Trump on NAFTA
…asked for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (True-doh) to call President Trump to persuade him not to terminate NAFTA. The call is one of many steps thought to change Trump’s…
EPA and U.S. Army Solicit State Input on Redefining “Waters of the U.S.”
…the text of the Code of Federal Regulations reflect the definition currently in effect under the Sixth Circuit stay. This action, when final, will not change current practice with respect…
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
…“significantly changed” as it was written into law. This change “fundamentally altered the safety net designed by NMPF and other dairy leaders around the country. Unfortunately, as a direct result…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…significantly change their operations due to a death.” The Trump administration tax-reform plan includes immediate repeal of the estate tax and would reduce the tax rate for owner-operated businesses and…
Response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s paper on Clean Fuel Standard
Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) joined the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) in submitting comments in response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) Discussion Paper on a…