…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
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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.”…
Crop Insurance Comments Could Jeopardize Clovis Nomination
…to the Hagstrom Report. Clovis was nominated by President Trump to serve as the USDA undersecretary for research, education, and economics. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.K. and U.S. Taking First Steps to Trade Deal
…Food and Rural Affairs. The newly established U.S.-U.K. Trade and Investment Working Group will explore trade priorities for the two nations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Input Needed for Dairy Revenue Protection Program
The American Farm Bureau Federation is looking for feedback from California dairy farmers on their proposed Dairy Revenue Protection Program at an informational meeting being held on August 2nd. AFBF…
Farm City Newsday, Tuesday 7-25-17
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Senate Committee Blocks E15 Bill
…said in May that the EPA was working to determine whether the agency had the authority to allow year-round sales of E15 fuels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm Groups Support Clovis Nomination
…a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts Monday expressing support for the nomination. The groups, including the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and the American Farm Bureau Federation,…
Multiple Rounds of NAFTA Negotiations Expected
…election in July 2018. The first round of talks on renegotiating NAFTA is due to begin in Washington on August 16th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 7-24-17
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