Wisconsin Representative Ron Kind, a Democrat who represents a district of dairy farmers, is questioning President Donald Trump’s ability to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement. Kind said…
Peterson Says Writing Farm Bill Will be a Challenge
…Ranking member Collin Peterson says they heard from people in a lot of different ag sectors. Listening Cotton and dairy groups are looking for some extra help from the new…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…(HSIs). These grants will strengthen the ability of the institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. “These grants highlight NIFA’s commitment to Hispanic-Serving Institutions by…
USDA Invests in a More Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
…supports research and extension activities to increase the number of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas who will pursue and complete postsecondary degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics…
Reuters Says WHO Glyphosate Report Full of Lies
…examined documents from the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s assessment of glyphosate, a report that has prompted international disputes and lawsuits. The examination found key sections of the report…
Coalition Calls for Double the Funding for USDA Research
More than 60 farm and commodity groups are calling for lawmakers to double the funding for agriculture research in the next farm bill. The coalition of 63 organizations sent a…
Canada “Extremely Worried” About NAFTA Direction
…system, while the U.S. dairy industry is supporting the proposal. However, dairy is one of several U.S. proposals Canada calls “unreasonable.” A Canada NAFTA Advisory Council member says more people…
New ARS Website Enhances Access to Scientific Information
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) launched a newly designed website that improves access to information about ARS research. The new site features mobile responsiveness allowing users to better navigate and…
Watching Out for Black-Hearted Pomegranates
…looking fruit with a heart of darkness in the center.” Research on the cause of the disease has shown the main pathogens for black heart are Alternaria alternata and other…
Trade Negotiators at Odds Over NAFTA Proposals
…a proposal that Canada dismantles its system of protections for the dairy and poultry sectors, a move that Canada is rejecting. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NIFA Biotechnology Grants Put Science at Center of Food Safety Policy
…on high-quality science and evidence.” Established in 1992, the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grant (BRAG) program supports research to help evaluate hazard potential and other effects of genetically engineered (GE)…
Almond Board: Almond Map
…partnership with Land IQ, a Sacramento-based agricultural and environmental scientific research and consulting firm, constitute a comprehensive, living map of California Almonds that draws upon multiple sources of information and…
NAFTA Talks Reach Standstill
…as U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has confirmed the U.S. will table its dairy proposal, for now. The proposal seeks to end Canada’s dairy supply management program, a “non-starter” for…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…made through NIFA’s Small Business Innovation Research Program. “For small agricultural businesses, the federal government is a key, initial investor to help them get great ideas into the marketplace,” said…