…the House have refused to support the Republican-led effort in the chamber because of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
…key issues gives Democrats an advantage to say President Trump “did not fulfill his campaign promises to dairy farmers,” and others. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cargill Still Concerned About Likelihood of Trade War
…The hearings this week come as officials from China and the U.S. are holding meetings in Washington, D.C. to discuss trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Controlled Environment Ag Growing
…and the practice is costly, demand means the segment “is likely to continue growing for the next five years.” Those barriers are not stopping growers from entering the market at…
Equipment Groups Release Policy Survey Results
In April, the Equipment Dealers Association and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers surveyed their members about the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and steel and aluminum tariffs…
Nationwide Reveals Most Common Agribusiness Insurance Claims
…increased safety precautions.” Other top agribusiness claims include falls, food-related claims, animal bites, glass breakage, weather damage and fire or loss. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growers Hear Update on Walnut Pruning Trial
The University of California Cooperative Extension recently hosted a walnut pruning trial field day at Castle Farms near Atwater. Attendees were shown some of the progress that has been made…
Almond Matters: Industry Trends and Concerns
…to optimize the tree so that it is efficient, productive, productive soon, productive long-term, and that the iron needs to fit the optimized tree,” said Slaughter. However, as growers look…
USDA Backs Off on Organic Checkoff Program
…terminate the proceeding was “based on uncertain industry support for and unresolved issues with the proposed program.” The measure was backed by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), which would have…
Proposed Tariff Hearings Underway in Washington
…delegation from China is visiting with U.S. trade officials in Washington, D.C. in a possible effort to avoid a trade war. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Exploring Exports Under RFS, Scaling Back Hardship Waivers, E15 Sales
…call for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt’s resignation if he pushes changes that “permanently cut ethanol by billions of gallons.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
OTA Comments on USDA Halting Organic Checkoff Proposal
…USDA says the decision is “based on uncertain industry support” for the program and “substantive issues” with the proposed program. The Organic Trade Association however says the USDA actions reflects…
Farmers Union Urges USDA to Proactively Address Farm Suicide Crisis
…stress, and assess the causes of mental stress in farmers and ranchers, and identify best practices in responding to that stress. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Equipment Sales Sluggish, but Positive
The latest monthly tractor and combine sales report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows increased combine sales. U.S. retail sales of combines jumped almost 59 percent last month, compared…