…supports a “continuing conversation” with the public on safety issues and the “continued transparency” of pesticide safety data around the world. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Issues USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovation
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued a statement providing clarification on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) oversight of plants produced through innovative new breeding techniques which include techniques…
Grant Funding Available for the 2018 Alternative Manure Management Program
…to utilize its online application site, the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST). All prospective applicants must register for a FAAST account at https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov to apply. Applications and all supporting…
Trade Tiff with China Serves as Negotiating Primer
A leading U.S. agricultural economist suggests that the trade issues with China serve as a vehicle for negotiations. Purdue University agricultural economist Chris Hurt says China may be simply signaling…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…ABOUT EQIP: EQIP is a voluntary, conservation program administered by NRCS that can provide financial and technical assistance to install conservation practices that address natural resource concerns. The purpose of…
Trade Issues Pose Farm Bill Challenges
During a Senate hearing last week, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts linked the state of U.S. trade to the farm bill, remarking trade presents more challenges to the farm…
USDA Wants Input on Statistics Gathering Programs
…Farm Service Agency, Foreign Agricultural Service and the World Agricultural Outlook Board. The U.S. Census Bureau will also participate. Leaders from each agency will provide an overview of current issues…
Perdue Applauds Fire Funding Fix in Omnibus
…Issues Statement on House Passage of Resilient Federal Forests Act In 2017, Secretary Perdue traveled to multiple areas of the country besieged by wildfires to assess damage, and to discuss…
Farm Bureau Concerned About Possible Chinese Trade Retaliation
…property issues, Chinese officials now have indicated they are prepared to slap tariffs on U.S. pork, wine and fruit. “Our farmers and ranchers depend on trade for a living, and…
Omnibus Spending Bill Also Contains Livestock “Fixes”
…of these issues.” USCA says they thank members of Congress for acknowledging and addressing regulatory overreach and its potential negative impact on the livestock industry. From the National Association of…
NCBA Encouraged by “Positive Developments” in Omnibus Spending Bill
…refinements to the tax code that address the 199A issue. NCBA and our affiliates have been working closely with Congress to ensure the spending bill addresses issues of concern for…
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
…walnuts and pistachios. Export statistics are produced by the University of California, Davis, Agricultural Issues Center. California’s agricultural abundance includes more than 400 commodities. Over a third of the country’s…
Mexico Seeks Closing Seven NAFTA Chapters in Next Round
…state-owned enterprises and financial services. Mexico expects the talks in the next round could close a total of 13, or 14 chapters, if all goes well. Agriculture trade, including the…
Farm Bureau Compares Crop Insurance to Ad Hoc Disaster
…For farmers experiencing a revenue decline or a crop loss, timely indemnification provides an opportunity for growers to meet their financial obligations. Farmers do not have this same payment capacity…