…Money funded for this effort goes back to the 2014 Farm Bill. It is a long story, but, basically the money would be spent in 14 states. It is referred…
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
…species from extinction.” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson stated when testifying to the committee on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “For this to happen, we must…
Ag Economy Index Sharply Lower on Farm Income Concerns
…many farms deteriorated significantly as 2018 unfolded and farmers’ expectations for the future weakened as well. On the September survey, 54 percent of respondents said their farms’ financial condition was…
USMCA Trade Deal Sets Stage for Addressing China Trade
…region. The U.S. Grains Council has previously stated that Southeast Asia specifically represents a region of substantial potential growth for U.S. farmers. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Dairy Industry: New NAFTA a Bad Outcome
Dairy farmers in Canada “paid the price” to conclude an international trade agreement, according to Dairy Farmers of Canada. The recently announced U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement that will replace the…
USMCA: No Pathway Forward for Beef Labeling
…a lower cost.” The association says in a statement that it will “continue to seek out avenues” for the return of COOL. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-03-18
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Scientists and Economists Unite Against USDA Move
…can provide proper input. The letter says the group is worried that moving the Economic Research Service from the Research, Education and Economics mission area will undermine the agency’s work…
New NAFTA Faces Long Road Before Implementation
…will likely be before Congress. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said House Democrats would “closely scrutinize the text” of the NAFTA proposal. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Awaits New Farm Bill as 2014 Bill Expires
While Monday was a good day for trade, it also marked the first day without a farm bill. Lawmakers failed to gain a consensus in the farm bill conference committee…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-02-18
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Branstad Responds to China Newspaper Ad Against U.S. Trade Policies
…aimed the content paid for by China outlining the harm the Trump administration is placing on U.S. farmers through the trade war. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
AFBF Seeking Farm Dog of the Year
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is seeking the nation’s top farm dog. A new contest is asking farmers to submit their applications for the Farm Bureau Farm Dog of…
Agri View: Mixed Commodity Prices
…impact on agriculture and the farm economy. There is farm credit. Some high-up officials, that deal with the problem every day, are inclined to believe that high interest rates, and…