…happy with the ruling and hopeful it will lead to similar science-based stances on genetic engineering in Europe during the years ahead. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Sunset Proposal in NAFTA 2.0
…of trade agreements are their certainty and “a sunset provision removes any such certainty and will significantly damage investment and trade.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Urban Agriculture Bill Introduced in U.S. House
House Democrat Marcy Kaptur of Ohio has introduced an urban agriculture bill. Kaptur’s Urban Agriculture Production Act is described as a bipartisan bill that would bolster nutritional programs and farmers’…
OTA Files Lawsuit Against USDA Over Organic Livestock Standards
…should not apply to organic standards because they are voluntary and are required only of those farms and businesses that opt in to be certified organic. OTA CEO Laura Batcha…
Censky, McKinney, Nomination Hearing Scheduled
…Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey as the Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Greg Ibach as Undersecretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, and…
Almond Board: Low-Dust Harvest Equipment Demos
…and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results and effectiveness. All programs approved by the Board of Directors are implemented and managed by Almond Board…
Roberts Wants Farm Bill to Target SNAP Fraud
Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts has indicated he wants to use the farm bill as a way to target fraud in the food stamp program. Bloomberg makes the interpretation from…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
…the bud development that the trees are currently undergoing,” Doll stated. Neglecting to begin irrigation programs promptly after harvest can negatively affect flower quality and quantity, leading to a reduction…
UC to Host Washington Forum on NAFTA Future
The University of California will bring together academics, policymakers, industry leaders and trade and political experts next Thursday (Sept. 21) for a one-day forum in Washington, D.C., on the renegotiation…
John Deere Equipment About to Get Smarter
…Agricultural and Biological Engineers for development of the LettuceBot. “Blue River is advancing precision agriculture by moving farm management decisions from the field level to the plant level,” says Jorge…
NPPC Seeking ELD Waiver
…language included in the transportation fiscal 2018 funding bill that would delay the ELD mandate for one year for livestock haulers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday, Wednesday 9-13-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
More Wheat Import Woes in Egypt
…ergot fiasco, traders boycotted Egypt, who failed to get tenders on bids for wheat. Egypt is the world’s largest wheat importer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
South Korea Wants Step by Step Approach to KORUS
…strengthen our relationships in the Pacific region, not just with South Korea, but with China,” instead of withdrawing from trade deals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….