…and in July was at its highest level since data collection began in October 2015. Figure 2. Index of Current Conditions and Index of Future Expectations, October 2015 to July…
Growth Energy Calls Court Decision on RVO’s a Win for Consumers
…a joint petition filed in January 2016 to hear a challenge to the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standards for 2014, 2015 and 2016. Growth Energy along with Americans for Clean Energy,…
Agricultural Chemical Use Survey Results Released
…for any of the states surveyed. In most cases, the combination of states surveyed represented a significant percentage of the acres planted in 2015. Data are for the 2016 crop…
EPA, U.S. Army Move to Rescind 2015 “Waters of the U.S.”
…existed prior to 2015 defining “waters of the United States” or WOTUS. This action would, when finalized, provide certainty in the interim, pending a second rulemaking in which the agencies…
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…
Secretary Perdue Partners with FFA to Support Next Generation of Leaders in Agriculture
…the National FFA Organization, Mark Poeschl, signed a memorandum of understanding (PDF, 225 KB) between USDA and National FFA. You may click HERE or on the video below to watch…
Agri View: Growing Industrial Hemp
…Carolina to grow industrial hemp. It took time and involved more than just farmers. A lot of the effort was just getting potential growers on the same page as the…
First Round of NAFTA Talks Scheduled
…up on Sunday, August 20th. Earlier this week, the White House released its goals for NAFTA, which includes maintaining duty-free status on agricultural exports to Mexico and Canada. The 18-page…
NCC Encouraged by Appropriations Process’ Inclusion of Cottonseed Policy
…to the President and Agriculture Secretary Perdue this week both asked that USDA restarts the Cotton Ginning Cost Share program, initially operated for the 2015 crop, for the 2016 crop….
Culver’s Restaurant Starting the Second Year of #FarmingFridays
…the nation. #FarmingFridays are extending a little longer this year, stretching from April 28 through November 3. One change from last year is the inclusion of the National FFA Officer…
House Budget Wants $10 Billion Cuts to Ag Spending
…bill. The wiggle room in putting the farm bill together will likely make it a lot easier for the House and Senate to get on the same page when it…
USTR Releases NAFTA Negotiating Objectives
…and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA), which requires that USTR releases objectives at least 30 days prior to formal negotiations. Negotiations will begin no earlier than August 16, 2017. Through…
KORUS Review Could Follow NAFTA Renegotiations
…already warned the White House that it needs to follow formal procedures under the 2015 trade promotion authority law if it wants to make major changes to the pact —…
Farms and Ranches Need Tax Relief Now
…and contribute to a robust agricultural economy.” That’s an investment the U.S. economy can’t afford to lose: In 2015, agriculture and related industries contributed $992 billion to U.S. gross domestic…
