National Hog Farmer says the fiscal year 2018 budget proposed by Republicans and passed by Congress is a step forward toward possible tax cuts. Republicans will be able to use…
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
The maker of a film called Food Evolution, supported by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, says his documentary shows how easily misinformation can overwhelm objective analysis. Scott Hamilton Kennedy…
EPA Releases Guidance on Air Emissions
…assist farmers in reporting air releases of hazardous substances from animal waste at farms. EPA is making this information available to provide time for farmers to review and prepare for…
NAFTA Notice Would Devastate Farm Economy
…mean Mexico pulling out of negotiations immediately. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau would also face immediate pressure to leave negotiations as well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Farmers Organization Talks NAFTA
…said National Farmers has long advocated for supply management in the U.S. However, he says farmers continue to produce more than the domestic market can use. Terminating NAFTA would not…
Farm City Friday, 10-27-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
USDA Offering $5 Million in Farm to School Grants
…school gardening, farm visits, and culinary classes, and the integration of food-related education into the regular, standards-based classroom curriculum. Schools, Native American tribes, farmers and other organizations may be eligible…
Bloomberg Speculates Illegal Spraying Caused Dicamba Injuries
…of complaints prompted the Environmental Protection Agency to place to regulations for dicamba herbicides, including making the ingredient a restricted-use product. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Supports House Guest Worker Bill
…United Farm Workers and the AFL-CIO told Congress the bill would “create even more unfairness and dysfunction” in the immigration system. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Industry Applauds Introduction of School Milk Nutrition Act
…districts the option to offer a variety of milk types as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Congress Member Questions Trump’s Ability to Withdraw From NAFTA
…is important that leveling the playing field for Wisconsin dairy farmers be a top priority,” as part of the NAFTA renegotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Supports Proposed Safety Net Fix
Legislation introduced by Senators Heidi Heitkamp and Joni Ernst would make changes to the Agricultural Risk Coverage program. American Farm Bureau Federation and other farm groups penned a letter to…
Peterson Says Writing Farm Bill Will be a Challenge
The House Agriculture Committee held seven Farm Bill listening sessions this year with the goal of hearing what farmers and commodity groups are looking for in the next Farm Bill….
Developing the Next Generation of California Farmers
…of farmers and ranchers. As legislators continue to work on developing the policy for the 2018 Farm Bill, NSAC is hopeful that it will include consideration for furthering the BFRDP….