…often as I used to and I just found out that I am saving money. A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates food away from home is…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…that we face—the paperwork, expectations, rules, laws, fees, permits, penalties, including criminal penalties—all of that goes under this big umbrella,” said Josh Rolph, California Farm Bureau Federation Federal Policy manager….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 05
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New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
SMART Farm brings to the forefront advanced technology and innovative practices that help farmers and ranchers grow and raise food sustainably At the CES® (Consumer Electronics Show), the largest consumer…
ChemChina-Syngenta Deal Delayed
…the deal. Syngenta said in a statement the two companies remain “fully committed” to the transaction and are “confident of its closure.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
CTFC Chairman Massad Resigns
…under consideration to fill the top CFTC role on a permanent basis, according to those close to the Trump transition team. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
…after the administration.” Vilsack has publicly spoken previously, however, regarding his interest in working in farm policy once he leaves USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Growing Weary of Ag Secretary Search
…week and was thought to be former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, but that gave way to former California Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado (Mal-do-nah-do). The Trump transition team Wednesday said Trump…
Agri View: Farm Bill Politics
…know back then farmers did everything they could to discourage their children from becoming farmers. And with net farm income for farmers in a steady decline since 2013, some farmers…
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
…study uses two ERS models: the Future Agricultural Resources Model (FARM) provides a global computable-general-equilibrium platform with the ability to simulate alternative energy and climate policies, and the Regional Environment…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…very depressed,” Carter said. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 04
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License Plate Program Awards Ag Education
…provides funding for activities that enrich the lives of students through exposure to farming and ranching across the state.” Funded projects include school farm tours with the Dairy Council of…
American Farm Bureau Strongly Endorses Pruitt for EPA
The American Farm Bureau Federation has formally endorsed the nomination of Scott Pruitt as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. AFBF President Zippy Duvall called Pruitt, Oklahoma’s attorney general,…