…Department of Agriculture. The state was also home to some 190,000 head of cattle, and more than 45,000 hogs and pigs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Four New PEDV Cases Confirmed in Manitoba
…the virus. Federal agriculture officials are investing the confirmed cases. The two latest farms where the virus was confirmed are located in southeast Manitoba, nearby other farms with the virus….
Ractopamine Found in Pork Shipment from Canada to China
…in a Canadian pork shipment, in 2015, it removed several Canadian processing plants from its list of eligible exporters to China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups Seek Truck Weight Limits Increase
…borders, and collect additional safety data regarding the gross vehicle weight and axle configurations of commercial trucks involved in serious accidents. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Equipment Sales Show Ag Optimism Tied to Policy Promises
…policies right now, not weaker ones, and if lawmakers can provide that kind of certainty, farmers are poised for a comeback.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Midwest Railroad Watching NAFTA Talks Closely
…NAFTA, without the approval of Mexico and Canada, adding that any taxes or tariffs would also have to go through Congress. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FARM Animal Care Program Seeks Producer Feedback
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, in collaboration with Colorado State University, is conducting a dairy farmer survey to learn more about perceptions of the FARM Program…
Rural America the New ‘Inner City’
…publication says rural America is also getting close to the milestone at which more people are dying than are being born. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Member Nations Moving On
…bilateral negotiations. TPP would be worth an estimated $4 billion to U.S. agriculture if the U.S. were included in the agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA Considering Nutrition Facts Panel Delay
…schedule.” Under the Obama administration, FDA announced the changes to reflect updated science, and to provide an update on serving sizes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Continues Farm State Travels
…of trips to farm states in his first month on the job. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image credit: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue speaks…
USDA Political Appointment Nominees Expected Soon
…Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey, Indiana Agriculture Department Director Ted McKinney, and Sam Clovis, who has served on the USDA transition team. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada: NAFTA Talks to Start in August
…prepare for negotiating positions. Negotiations can begin any time after August 16th, after a 90-day consolation period required by U.S. law. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Farm Labor Help Needed
…(top right): Kern County, CA – May 6, 2015: Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Photo ID: 275647415 by Richard Thornton/Shutterstock…