…needs are met, gives needed flexibility to avoid farm disruptions, eliminates regulatory burdens, and provides effective means of enforcement and monitoring. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bill in Senate’s Court
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are expected to appoint their members of the farm bill conference committee this week. Politico says the upper chamber will…
Large Livestock Loan Drive Rise in Farm Lending
…trending higher, suggesting that farm consolidation has contributed to fewer and larger farms with larger lending needs. Increased lending for farming operations comes as the overall risk in the ag…
Food Processing Grants Available to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
The state of California will be offering $57 million in food processing grants in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The grant funding distributed by the new Food Production…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Pasta Food Processor
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fresh Pasta Food Processor with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 2 Pinch…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-23-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Farmers Express Frustration Over Trump Trade Tactics
…Farmers shared concerns that included shrinking export markets, rising costs, and bankers who would be more reluctant to loan money for operating costs. Scott VanderWal, American Farm Bureau Vice President,…
Navarro Discounts Trade War Impact on Ag
…warrant further restrictions. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst didn’t let Navarro’s comments go unanswered. “Mr. Navarro, America’s farmers are caught in the crosshairs of this game of ‘chess,’” Ernst says, “and…
Report Says Meat, Dairy to Become World’s Biggest Polluters
…as JBS, Fonterra, Dairy Farmers of America, Tyson Foods, and Cargill. If they continue to grow at projected rates, they’ll produce 81 percent of the world’s global emissions by 2050….
Turkey Industry Reviewing Salmonella Controls Amid Outbreak
…any incidence or level of all types of salmonella. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from National Turkey Federation More details about the investigation can be found…
PETA Says Vegan Diet Can Boost Soybean Prices
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is placing a new billboard in Des Moines, Iowa, encouraging people to eat tofu. They say soybean farmers want people to go…
Agri View: Producing Tea in America?
…small crop, and, we do grow tea in America. I have been told that some is grown in California. That’s logical. I saw a short story about a farmer that…
Farm Bureau Response to Navarro’s ‘Rounding Error’ Statement
The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “White House trade advisor Peter Navarro’s recent comments that the damage this trade war is…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….