…is at the heart of one of the greatest challenges of our time: how to feed an additional 3 billion people in the world by 2050 in an environmentally sustainable…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…Representative United States Challenges Excessive Chinese Support for Rice, Wheat, and Corn Obama Administration files complaint on behalf of American farmers, alleging China has broken its WTO commitments for rice,…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…higher than last year at this time. “Every week, we hear from family farmers and ranchers facing these challenges on their farms,” said Carolyn Mugar, Executive Director of Farm Aid….
Conaway Applauds Initiation of Enforcement Action Against China’s Agricultural Subsidies
…long raised concerns about the actions of foreign competitors and has frequently called on the Obama Administration to initiate WTO challenges against the high and rising foreign subsidies, tariffs, and…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Convention Discusses Industry Challenges
About 200 cattle ranchers were in Billings, Montana, last weekend to take part in the U.S. Cattlemen‘s Convention regarding the challenges plaguing the industry. The industry is beset by a…
New National Offshore Wind Strategy to Drive Deployment
…pollution, and a more diversified electricity mix.” The National Offshore Wind Strategy identifies key challenges facing the industry and more than 30 specific actions that DOE and DOI can take…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…investigation found 2 major violations: Using a pesticide in a manner that conflicts with the registered label Unlawful packing, shipping or selling of produce that carries pesticide in excess of…
Ag Reacts to the Heritage Foundation Report
…says the Heritage Foundation hasn’t considered the current farm economy in their report that would leave farmers without a viable safety net. He said the challenges to cotton and dairy…
Ag Groups Question Venue for ‘WOTUS’ Appeal
…of Appeals is the right venue to hear challenges to the rule. The Sixth Circuit Court earlier dismissed legal challenges that said Federal District Court is the right place to…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…over-wintering colonies You are interested in improving the efficiency and soil health in your orchard The program and seeds are completely free for growers, and even the shipping is free….
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
…momentum behind addressing many of the other major challenges facing the country. That said, we are having ongoing discussions with lawmakers about how important it is to dairy farmers that…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…and local water districts are “making a difference” for birds, fish and farms. “There is not one simple solution to save the smelt, but a complex set of challenges which…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…and Community Development; and Small and Midsized Farms. NIFA invests in and advances innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated…
The Western View: Ag Startup Resources
Startup companies in any industry face many challenges on the journey from an idea to a sustainable business. Smart entrepreneurs look for resources to help them on that journey. Agfunder,…