…Four-wheel drive tractors were up 19 percent. Combine sales were up nine percent for the month and 21 percent over the year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…has spent more than $180 million in the last four years on climate-smart farming projects. A total of 735 on-farm projects have eliminated an estimated 42 million metric tons of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-12-18
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USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…Farms, Loxahatchee, Fla. Chalmers R. Carr III, Titan Farms LLC, Ridge Spring, S.C. John Chandler, Chandler Farms L.P., Selma, Calif. Kristine (Tina) Ellor, Phillips Mushroom Farms L.P., Kennett Square, Penn….
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
…season-average farm price range is unchanged at the midpoint of $5.10 per bushel and the range is narrowed to $4.80 to $5.40. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Comments on USMCA
…good news for U.S. farmers. I thank President Trump and our U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Lighthizer for their perseverance, leadership, and hard work.” Fact Sheets: USMCA trade fact sheet on…
E15 Challenges Ahead
…in the courts,” adding that action by Congress to support the move is “the most reliable avenue to finally getting this done.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Roberts: We’re Making Progress on Farm Bill
…with Representatives Conaway and Collin Peterson, are waiting for review by the Congressional Budget Office before forging quickly ahead, according to Roberts. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EU Ready for Talks over U.S. Beef
…to a quota system for hormone-free beef imports, but U.S. share of the quota has slipped from 100 percent to 30 percent. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., Canada Trade Officials Discussing Next Steps
…dampened by the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, adding that he is an advocate for removing the tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-11-18
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Agriculture Leaders Unite to Oppose USDA Relocation Plans
…location outside DC could bring them closer to the agricultural community they serve, beyond the general area they jobs would be located. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCBA Calls for Flexibility on Hours of Service Rules
…Hours of Service rules. “The current Hours of Service framework is incompatible with the realities of livestock hauling,” said Kester. “Drivers of our livestock need to be alert and safe,…
Stabenow: Commodity Title a Political Issue in Farm Bill Talks
…because.’ We have to have a farm safety net that works.” She remains optimistic the farm bill can be completed this year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….