…would have been used in farming applications,” Secretary Vilsack said. “So, he is requesting, primarily from European countries, additional fuel supplies. That was his single ask.” “I think he is,…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…the National Farmers Union, Farm Action, and Public Interest Research Group allege that Deere has violated antitrust laws by restricting repairs. “Not satisfied with dominating just the market for equipment,…
Week in Review: Snowpack Well Below Average & Ag Impacts from Biden Address
The third snow survey of the season conducted by the Department of Water Resources reflected two consecutive months of largely dry conditions. During President Biden’s State of the Union address,…
Biden’s State of the Union Address
During President Biden’s State of the Union address, the president talked about his plan to help the nation’s economy. One subject he briefly touched on was the problems with the…
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
…courts.” Comments submitted by groups such as American Agri-Women and the National Farmers Union have highlighted uncertainties that would be created under the proposed changes to WOTUS. Many farm groups…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…Ward and Kashmere Gardens area, EPA announced completion of a review of a proposed Union Pacific Railroad permit renewal and corrective actions that govern cleanup of contamination at the Houston…
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
…that the industry was excited to congregate in person once again. The excitement for the event’s return to the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento was clearly…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
…one in international trade. They’ve entered ten new (free trade agreements), including the Regional Comprehensive Partnership which is the world’s largest trade agreement,” Bode continued. “The European Union is number…
Almond Update: Being Thankful for Industry Resilience During Challenging Year
…to the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and will feature four educational tracks to keep industry members informed. “We’ll also be having keynote luncheon speakers. Then we’re bringing…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-11-21
…and what is being done to address it, along with information on lettuce prices and the ag export potential between the U.S. and European Union. Tune in to the show…
Senators Announce Plan to Improve Cattle Market Fairness
…of state and national organizations, including the American Farm Bureau, the National Farmers Union, and many others. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…of State Departments of Agriculture, the Agricultural Retailers Association, the National Farmers Union, and the National Corn Growers Association. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack described the bill as “a tremendous opportunity…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show offers details about the latest agreement between the U.S. and the European Union, information…
Tariff Agreement with EU Reopens Doors for US Agriculture Exports
The United States and European Union announced an end to the trade conflict of steel and aluminum tariffs, welcome news for agriculture. The United States will not apply section 232…