…in the fiscal year that began in July, the premiums could add millions of dollars to the government’s food subsidy bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Leading Commodity Trade Job Changes
…cash. And, executives are putting more pressure on traders to deliver profits, and trade experts say that’s becoming harder to do. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bankruptcy Relief Bill Sent to Trump
…“commonsense fix to ensure that the law functions as intended,” and that the bill would protect family farmers across the nation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Midwest Senators Introduce Farm Safety Net Fix
…and calculate safety net payments, so they reflect what’s owed to producers in the physical counties where their farms are located. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
GAO Climate Change Report Estimates Lost Crop Revenues
…says the report recommends the White House uses the information to help identify significant climate risks facing the federal government and craft appropriate federal responses. From the National Association of…
House Ag Chair Says Farm Bill Work Could Possibly Finish This Year
…farm bill and the needs that are out there in agriculture. Decisions House Ag Committee Chair Mike Conaway of Texas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dicamba Label Features New Guidelines for 2018 Growing Season
…certain cases of dicamba drifting. The goal of the new label requirements is to prevent as much off-target drift as possible. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that USDA is making resources available to help rural people and communities recover from the effects of California wildfires. “While…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…California-Merced, Merced, California, $250,000 University of California-Riverside, Riverside, California, $250,000 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, $250,000 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico, $250,000 University…
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released the state summary for the 2016 crop, illustrating the lowest raisin prices in more than 10 years. Raisin Bargaining Association CEO…
Plant-Based Foods Increasing in Popularity
…“I dreamed of cheeseburgers.” The most common reason though was from mothers who said they wanted to ensure a healthy pregnancy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Nestle Leaving Grocery Manufacturers Association
…Labeling. Association spokesperson Roger Lower told Politico the group was “disappointed” by the move. However, he noted that: “Companies decide to join and leave trade associations for a variety of…
NCGA Offers Reminder on Dicamba Label Changes
The National Corn Growers Association is urging farmers to be aware of the label changes for dicamba herbicides next year. NCGA says farmers interested in using dicamba as part of…
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has supported farmer cooperatives since 1929 and represents more than 2,000 local farmer cooperatives throughout the nation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…