…the U.S. Energy Department. Farm Futures reports that President-elect Trump told the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association earlier this year that the U.S. should increase ethanol mandates, but in September his…
Japan PM Says TPP Meaningless Without U.S.
…from Mexico said at least six countries, including Japan, plan to move forward on TPP with or without the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Reaffirms Anti-TPP Promise
…Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. A Message from President-Elect Donald J. Trump The President-elect shares an update on the Presidential Transition, an outline of some of his policy plans…
California County Farm Bureaus Earn National Recognition
Innovative programs earned recognition for four California county Farm Bureaus in annual awards sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation. Winners in the County Activities of Excellence Awards will display…
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
…disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department…
Western View: Harvest Hosts Brings the Customers to your Farm
…you reach a new market. A company called Harvest Hosts is a membership program that connects RV owners with farmers, wineries, and museums around the country. harvest-hosts Here’s how it…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Cost of Thanksgiving Meal
…American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving dinner survey. Menu items including turkey, bread stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings, decreased by less than 1 percent this year to…
Brexit May Open British Farmers to GM Crops
…the website Farming UK that exiting the EU means Britain is “open for business” when it comes to GM crops, adding “farmers would not choose to grow these unless they…
Canada Confirms More Bovine TB cases
…cows, quarantines remain in place on approximately 34 farms in Alberta and two in southwestern Saskatchewan. All cattle from the index herd are in the process of being removed from…
COOL Not on the Agenda for Trump
…such a policy — which has been litigated in both the U.S. court system and the World Trade Organization — is a non-starter for most farm groups. Leaked portions of…
TPP Countries Forging on With or Without U.S.
…agreement independently of what Washington decides.” The trade deal could be implemented without the U.S. if it meets strict GDP requirements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Improve NAFTA, Don’t Withdraw From TPP
…shift trade focus to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which is being led by China and doesn’t include the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….