…agreement, BASF has committed to maintaining all permanent positions, under similar conditions, for at least three years after closing of the transaction. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
EPA Announced Dicamba Label Changes
…will be allowed to spray dicamba. The EPA also is reducing the maximum wind speed and the hours during each day when dicamba may be sprayed and will require farmers…
Business Leaders Push to Keep KORUS Intact
…been reduced or eliminated. U.S. exports of agricultural products such as beef and pork have increased because of the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., Japan, Planning Another Trade Meeting
…at $2.1 billion, pork products, valued at $1.6 billion, beef products, valued at $1.5 billion, and soybeans, valued at $1 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday, Friday 10-13-17
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Pastureland Values Hit New High
…average of $3,100 per acre. Illinois values dropped 2.9 percent per acre and Ohio was 1.6 percent lower than last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: U.S. Pork Industry Should Continue Growth
…more pork comes into the market, the study authors say that will put pressure on the industry to increase its exports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag, Business Groups Hit Capitol Hill
…large group of organizations, including the American Farm Bureau, National Pork Producers Council, the Coalition of Services Industries, and many others hit Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The goal was to…
Perdue Says NAFTA Benefits Canada More Than U.S.
…NAFTA during his presidential campaign, saying that the agreement has treated U.S. workers unfairly and has negatively impacted America’s manufacturing sector. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Offers Proposal That Could Kill NAFTA in 5 years
…the entire agreement. Secretary Ross was asked about the sunset clause during an event on Wednesday and said, “that’s our proposal.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday, Thursday 10-12-17
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Perdue Traveling to Europe
…observance Monday. The trip will wrap up in Spain early next week, where Perdue will meet with his counterpart in Madrid. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Suspends CRP Enrollment
…Farm Bill. Current enrollment is about 23.5 million acres nationwide. The suspension will continue until later in the 2018 fiscal year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Report Recommends Changes for NASS Data Collection
…current process is” inherently subjective and neither transparent nor reproducible.” A USDA/NASS spokesperson called the report a “real opportunity” for improvements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….