…act by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer that said glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic” in a controversial ruling in 2015. Listing glyphosate as a known carcinogen…
Farm Groups Give NAFTA Testimony to USTR
…have faced with Mexico, as well as a chance for dairy, row crop and wheat farmers to settle issues with Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
AFBF: NAFTA Renegotiations Must Prioritize Ag
…to address challenges fruit and vegetable farmers have faced with Mexico, as well as a chance for dairy, row crop and wheat farmers to settle issues with Canada. “A modernized…
NIFA Announces $4.3 Million for Higher Education Support
…University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, $139,604 Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, $139,604 Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, $126,167 University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, Kentucky, $731,296 University of Kentucky Research…
Canada Disputing U.S. Claims Regarding Poultry Trade
…poultry and eggs, saying Canada will continue to “stand up” for Canada’s farmers and their supply management system for dairy, poultry, and eggs, according to the Hagstrom Report. The comments…
Eastern Canada Dairy Producers Get Quota Increase
Canada’s dairy producers in the nation’s eastern provinces will receive a five percent quota increase July first. Five provinces in eastern Canada have approved the increase. The move follows a…
Almond Board: Start Planning to Lessen Harvest Dust
…and pickup machines can create a significant amount of airborne particles (PM10). Almond Board of California–funded research has developed numerous methods growers can use to reduce dust at harvest, such…
Ag Committee Features University Leaders in Agricultural Research
…research and scientific advancement. Following the hearing, Chairman Conaway made the below remarks: Conaway “Research is the driving force behind American agricultural innovation. Farmers and ranchers have long depended on…
UC ANR Vice President Testifies Before House Ag Committee
…June 22 about the importance of university agricultural research and innovation. Humiston speaking to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture In her address, Humiston highlighted the fact that…
NAFTA Renegotiations to Take Center Stage
…complete overhaul,” adding that the overhaul should include issues like labor, currency manipulation, and industry specific issues regarding dairy and wine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Celebrating Dairy Month in June
…of ice cream providing the perfect summer dessert. No wonder the dairy industry chose June as the perfect month to celebrate dairy foods and the family dairy farms that produce…
Nitrogen Levels in Navel Oranges
…of their annual nitrogen requirement foliarly, in pre-bloom and post-bloom low-biuret urea sprays. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Craig Kallsen has been researching the amount of nitrogen a mature navel orange…
Mexico Adopts E10 Fuels
…private sector, research scientists and social interest groups. Mexico’s regulators moved in August 2016 to allow ethanol in local fuel supplies, except in its three largest metropolitan areas. U.S. grain…
New Zealand, U.S. Bilateral Trade Talks Far Off
…quite difficult to get an agreement that would benefit” New Zealand. However, during the meetings last week, McClay did express a mutual concern over Canada’s dairy trade provisions, a sticking…