…participating universities include Colorado State, Cornell, Iowa State, Kansas State, Michigan State, New Mexico State, North Carolina State, Purdue, Texas A&M, the University of California-Davis, the University of Florida, the…
Coalition Works to Expand Rural Broadband
…Broadband Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, CoBank, and the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation. Farm Foundation President and CEO Constance Cullman says: “Actions needed to improve e-connectivity vary…
Senators Call for National Security Review of Brazilian Acquisition of U.S. Beef Company
…U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration in the reviews of foreign acquisitions of major U.S. agriculture assets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
RFA: Early Evidence of Ethanol Demand Destruction
The Renewable Fuels Association says its found evidence that RIN waivers are destroying ethanol demand. The Environmental Protection Agency has been handing out hardship waivers “like candy,” according to refining…
Agri View: Trade Problems with China
…look to other sources for things like cotton, soybeans, and a dozen other farm products. And even if they don’t rebel at the higher prices on steel and aluminum. Cutting…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…Beef Association: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s markup and approval of the 2018 Farm Bill:…
Produce Safety Program Launches Website
A new website has been launched by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to help California farmers understand how to comply with new food safety regulations known as…
The California Kitchen: Fries Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fries Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Russet Potatoes 1 Qt Peanut Oil…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. “California agriculture is eagerly awaiting water storage proposal news at the end of this week and…
National Sorghum Producers Disappointed in China Antidumping Determination
…U.S. sorghum farmers are the victim, not the cause. Further, NSP says the organization is “evaluating all legal options moving forward.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ethanol Organizations Applaud Japan Policy Shift To Allow Use Of U.S. Ethanol
…44 percent of a total estimated demand of 217 million gallons of ethanol used to make ETBE, or potentially 95.5 million gallons of U.S.-produced ethanol annually From the National Association…
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
…“are considerably more familiar with the management practices of applicants” to the program, and are better able to make accurate determinations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ending Payment Limits Could Cause Farm Consolidation
…The coalition is urging the House Committee to reject in its entirety the proposed changes to payment limitation and AGI provisions in the draft. From the National Association of Farm…
Farmers Have Other Concerns Than Farm Bill
…right now. Peterson says “some groups never bring up the farm bill,” and instead focus on the other issues impacting agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….