…Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election Act would give farmers the option of taking disaster preparedness into their hands. The FRAME Act would establish tax-deferred farm savings accounts that farmers could…
USDA GMO Labeling Study Waiting on Funding
…The mandatory labeling bill allows for scannable codes on food packaging that directs consumers to label information online through a smartphone. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Grains Council, Renewable Fuels Association Disappointed in China DDGs Determination
…these investigations” and hope China “will find in its final determination that continued access for U.S. DDGs is in China’s interest.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Millennials are Big Organic Consumers
…under 18 years old. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read more from the Organic Trade Association about Households headed by Millennial parents the biggest organic-buying group….
Sacramento Valley Rice Harvest Accelerates
Having reduced their plantings in recent years due to the drought, California rice farmers are harvesting a bigger crop this season—but they are also feeling the pinch of lower market…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 28
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U.S. Poultry Dispute with India Nears Resolution
…eggs, and live pigs violated international rules. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today says a key aspect of the WTO’s decision found that India’s ban failed to separate disease-free areas and…
Flooding to Shut Down Mississippi River Shipping Temporarily
…and western Wisconsin have swamped farmlands in those states and are causing concerns about the conditions of the corn and soybean crops ahead of the fall harvest. From the National…
Prospects for a Vote on TPP Improving Slightly
…the other 11 nations in the deal. Hayes said the exports would directly tie to 10,000 new jobs in the U.S. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada, China, Sign Canola and Beef Trade Agreement
…beef from Canada and have also advanced several key initiatives to support trade in pork, bovine genetics and some processed foods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poultry and Soy Groups in Cuba This Week
…The delegation also includes representatives from U.S. poultry and egg companies, cold storage and logistics providers, export companies, and shipping lines. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Presidential Debate Touches on Trade and Regulations
…out of existence.” Clinton said her economic plan would “cut regulations and streamline them for small businesses” but didn’t say how. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 27
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AFB Pres. Duvall on Urban Ag Act of 2016
…production systems, Farm Bureau believes this legislation will build a stronger bond among all farmers–rural, suburban and urban.” “This legislation offers services and support to urban farmers. The research component…