…on Chinese goods, the trade deficit between the two countries defied expectations and widened in both August and September of this year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…American Farm Bureau Federation, American Beekeeping Federation, American Honey Producers Association, and the National Aquaculture Association. Key Quotes: Kevin Kester “Livestock haulers are highly-trained professionals who take careful steps to…
Environmental Groups: No Farm Bill Better Than Bad Bill
…Major farm groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union, along with commodity and conservation groups, are calling on Congress to finish the farm bill this year. But…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-15-18
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USMCA Fate Could Rest with Democrats After Elections
…aide says, “I don’t think Lighthizer is the least bit afraid of a House controlled by Dems and I think he’s played those cards well.” Source: National Association of Farm…
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program…
USMCA Predicted to Boost Protein Exports
…dumped just days after taking office. CoBank expects the new USMCA agreement to be ratified by all three countries sometime in 2019. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Casey’s Announces Partnership with Prime the Pump
…the nation’s largest E15 retailer,” she says. “The announcement underscores the critical need for lawmakers to approve the year-round use of E15.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Judge May Slash Award in California Glyphosate Cancer Case
…the judge to slash or eliminate the previous verdict, it might make some plaintiffs less likely to move ahead with their claims. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Farm Equipment Sales Rises in September
…the first nine months in 2018, a total of 181,515 tractors were sold, which compares to 168,651 sold through the first nine months of 2017. That represents an eight percent…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…has spent more than $180 million in the last four years on climate-smart farming projects. A total of 735 on-farm projects have eliminated an estimated 42 million metric tons of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-12-18
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USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…Farms, Loxahatchee, Fla. Chalmers R. Carr III, Titan Farms LLC, Ridge Spring, S.C. John Chandler, Chandler Farms L.P., Selma, Calif. Kristine (Tina) Ellor, Phillips Mushroom Farms L.P., Kennett Square, Penn….
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
…season-average farm price range is unchanged at the midpoint of $5.10 per bushel and the range is narrowed to $4.80 to $5.40. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….