…prices. In a three-tweet thread on Twitter, Grassley says Conaway should tell farmers why “I’m wrong for wanting to limit farm subsidies to FARMERS and not WALL ST Bankers living…
OTA: Higher Organic Standards Up to Industry
…to more plant-based protein. Batcha says the OTA is continuing its lawsuit against USDA for withdrawing the livestock and poultry rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Brazil Truck Drivers Quit Working Because of High Diesel Prices
…come to an end. As of Friday, a Bloomberg report says the largest port in Brazil is running out of soybeans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Mainstreet Index Chief Eyeing Two Economic Red Flags
The Rural Mainstreet Index has been steadily climbing over the last four months, signaling improving conditions in farm country. However, the man behind the RMI, Ernie Goss from Creighton University,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-28-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Agri View: Use of Water on the Farm
Everett Griner talks about farm water use in today’s Agri View. Everett ask some serious questions and enlightens us about what would happen if farmers had no water. Water, water,…
Dairy Farmers Have Until June 1 to Apply for Improved Safety Net under MPP
Many Participants Will Receive Payments Beginning in Early June The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds dairy farmers of the June 1 deadline to enroll in the improved Margin Protection…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-25-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
…NCBA says the legislation will reform the Hours of Service Rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. NCBA President and California…
USDA Heavily Involved in Trade Talks
…Wednesday when it’s Ministry of Commerce posted a statement saying, “China welcomes high-quality, competitive American products to enter the Chinese market.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Raises Doubts About U.S.-Chinese Trade
…which is to demand that U.S. companies hand over some of their technology in exchange for access to the Chinese market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. and Mexico Talking Cars in NAFTA 2.0 Discussions
…with high-wage labor. People familiar with the discussions say Mexico’s counteroffer is that 20 percent of a car’s value be made with high-wage labor. From the National Association of Farm…
USDA-EPA Discuss Year-Round E15
…Grassley says the Marathon request shows that the “embarrassing loophole,” as he calls the RFS waiver authority, needs to be fixed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Efforts to Enact COOL
…the label. Various farm groups fought back and the law was overturned. Now a new effort is underway to get some kind of law to require imported foods, especially meats,…