…long the antioxidants work and what are the most optimal concentrations. The university research is funded by the National Pork Board. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Drought Expands Across the U.S.
…growing around the nation, with the current drought monitor showing over 32 percent of the country in some form of drought. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Sets Ban on Australian Beef imports
…Chinese ports. China is currently the fourth-largest beef market for Australia, whose beef exports were worth over $600 million in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Exports Slip on NAFTA Uncertainty
…that’s not a firm deadline. Ag groups fear exports will fall further if it’s not done by the end of 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Apiculture Insurance Expanded to More States
…breeding stock. “Expanding this coverage so that more producers can participate in the Federal crop insurance program strengthens the rural economy through a broader farm safety net,” said RMA Acting…
Funding for Research to Improve Livestock and Aquaculture
…poultry, pork, and fish that people consume every day. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “To ensure…
Farm City Newsday, Thursday 7-27-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Health Care Reform: NFU on What’s Happening Now
As the nation’s policy makers continue to hash out health care reform, farm groups are watching closely. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill talks with National Farmer’s Union Government…
Study Claims Glyphosate in Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
…away as we can get.” Monsanto labeled the research “bad science” and the rehashing of a study done five years earlier. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EWG Study Finds High Nitrate Levels in Rural Drinking Water Systems
…the distinction of the highest nitrate contamination in tests between 2010 and 2015 all exceeded the legal limit. And all 30 served small populations in rural, farm-based economies, according to…
Clovis Nomination Sent to the Senate
…to be an issue for farm groups. 20 farm and agriculture groups offered their support for Clovis in a letter earlier this week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm City Newsday, Wednesday 7-26-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Chlorpyrifos Ban Introduced in U.S. Senate
…a number of crops such as soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, citrus, tree nuts, peanuts, vegetables, and others, from losses to insect pests. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bankers List Goals for New Farm Bill, Ways to Prevent Farm Crisis
…the next farm bill, we will ensure that they fulfill their potential to be a key component of the farm safety net and help prevent the next farm credit crisis.”…