A series of separate highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks have sparked import bans of poultry products in at least two countries. The U.S. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy…
Froman: TPP in Purgatory
…be.” He encouraged President-elect Donald Trump to focus on strengthening the problem’s he sees in trade agreements including TPP and NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Obama Administration Giving up on Lame-Duck TPP Vote
…the elections in an effort to garner more support. Now, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to withdraw from the trade deal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Awards Funding for Market Development Programs
…has provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion…
Tackling Issues with Trump Administration
National Farmers Union (NFU) extended a congratulatory letter to President-elect Donald J. Trump, outlining opportunities to work together with the new administration on several common ground farm policy issues. “We…
NFU Backs American Food for American Schools Legislation
…his concern that the Buy American provisions were not being enforced in California schools. “Providing USDA with greater authority to enforce farm-to-school lunch programs will help connect more students with…
Grains Council Encourages Focus On Expanding Ag Exports
…policies and the farm policy programs that help us develop the markets they offer,” he said. “Doing so will not just help ensure farmer profitability but also help to restore…
Voice of Corn Farmers Amplified at NAFB
…Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention wrapped up this weekend where more than 650 attendees gathered, including hundreds of farm broadcasters. “NCGA is a long-time participant in this convention and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 15
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Schools partner to Share Love of Ag Education
…fractions to decimals. (Image courtesy of CDFA) One of the great challenges of farm-to-school programs is taking the message from rural communities, “preaching to the choir,” if you will, to…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…we are providing assistance and educational resources to help people with disabilities manage their ranches and farms. Our Youth Safety program ensures that the farming and ranching families have the…
Regional Psyllid Quarantines Still a Possibility
California citrus programs are still looking to split the state into regions when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid quarantines. The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP), operated by…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 14
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Weak La Nina Weather Pattern Officially Arrives
…and drier than normal conditions in the south, while the nation’s midsection was called a “tossup” in the most recent forecast. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….