…seeing a quick agreement as a political win, before the U.S. midterm elections and before a new President takes office in Mexico. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Concerns Growing over USDA Reorganization
…located in Washington. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition charges further, suggesting that the move “fundamentally endangers, our country’s capacity for agricultural research and development.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Survey: Commodity Prices Impacting Ag Retailers
…into their current systems. Proagrica is self-described as the leading independent provider of data integration and insight across the agriculture supply chain. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Sunflowers – a Different Crop
…unless you are in California. Sunflower seed are shipped all around the country and most of the world. They come from California. My information says that 90 percent of the…
Bayer/Monsanto Merger Clears All Hurdles
…involved in defense efforts at glyphosate trials and any other legal disputes, such as potential claims for damages in connection with dicamba.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Lenders Worried About Farmers
…of the survey respondents are also predicting that conditions will worsen further by the time the third quarter of 2018 rolls around. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy Comments on Proposed 2019 RVO Targets
…for these exemptions, EPA has made the numbers hollow by turning the clock back on the Renewable Fuels Standard by five years.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump: “Farmers Are Doing Well”
…farmers by not buying from our farmers,” Trump says. “They know the farmers like Trump and I like them. I love them.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Continued Abuse of Small Refiner Waivers Renders Proposed 2019 RFS Volumes ‘Meaningless,’ RFA Tells EPA
In comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its proposed 2019 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) renewable volume obligations (RVOs), the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said it is “greatly…
Almond Update: Reducing Dust Starts with Planning
Harvest is fast approaching and reducing dust during the process should be on the minds of almond growers. The Almond Board of California has done a lot of research into…
U.S., China, Far Apart in Trade War Talks
…The visit between China and the U.S. is mainly viewed as a means to check and see if future dialogue between the two nations is possible. Source: National Association of…
NAFTA Talks Reach One-Year Mark, Close to U.S. Mexico Agreement
…through the end of this week in Washington as negotiators seek an agreement, before moving on to striking a deal with Canada. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Section 32 Beef, Chicken Purchases
…the announcement is “a real victory” for chicken producers but adds “the real winners are the actual recipients” of the nutrition programs. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Animal Ag Groups Ask for Permanent Funding for Disease Preparedness
…uncontrolled FMD outbreak would be $199.8 billion. The coalition includes more than 100 state and national livestock, veterinary and animal health organizations. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….