…EPA and Icahn to answer questions about the exemption and how it was granted by no later than May 22, 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wheat Growers Talk Farm Bill with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
…farm bill programs are key” to allow growers to continue farming. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway is hoping to bring the new farm bill to the full House of…
NCGA 2018 Yield Contest Online Entry Now Open
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is inviting farmers to register early for the organization’s National Corn Yield Contest. As farmers are in the fields planting corn, an early registration…
Agri View: Agriculture Trade Problems
…just soybeans, and cotton farmers. It is all of agriculture. Farm exports are what keeps agriculture strong. It is more than just China. United States farm products are exported all…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
…counties. The report also has an expanded section devoted to labor. UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor and co-author of the study, Mark Bolda noted that the researchers looked at farming…
Time is Nearly Up for Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Applications
…and will officially close on Friday, May 11. “The National Cotton Council urges all cotton producers to be sure and visit their local Farm Service Agency office before May 11,…
First-Ever WTO Counter Notification Against India’s Market Price Support Issued by U.S.
…India implements and notifies its policies at the next COA meeting, which is scheduled for June 2018. Background: On May 4, 2018, the United States submitted a counter notification in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-09-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
China Trade Discussion Continues Next Week
…North American Free Trade Agreement with counterparts from Canada and Mexico, hoping to reach an agreement within the next few weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Co-ops Support California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…If the results support approval of the proposal, the new system is expected to be in place by November 1, 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Report Shows Improvements in Animal Welfare, Quality and Sustainability
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Kendal Frazier says the survey shows “an overview of producer commitment and progress across the cattle industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Commits to Prioritizing Food Waste Solutions
…Inc Jessica Montoya, Sodexo Kyle Waide, Atlanta Community Food Bank Brett Reinford, Reinford Farms, PA Mace Thornton, American Farm Bureau Federation Ricky Ashenfelter, Spoiler Alert Kai Robertson, World Resources Institute…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-08-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
NAFTA Talks Continue This Week
…members of Congress encouraged Lighthizer to eliminate Canada’s tariffs on U.S. dairy exports and its protectionist pricing policies through the negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….