…support the Renewable Fuels Standard. The letter also calls for the agency to “put an end” to the secretive refinery waivers that have “hurt farmers and the growth of ethanol.”…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
The first in a series of On-Farm Readiness Reviews recently took place, facilitated by an agreement between the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) and the California Department of Food and…
China Sets More Tariffs on U.S. Food and Ag Imports
…here in Iowa, this escalation of the trade conflict couldn’t have come at a worse time,” says Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Is Canada Purposefully Dragging Out NAFTA Negotiations?
…the negotiations, Congress won’t have any choice but to consider options on how to move forward and stand up for American workers.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Water Works: Getting Involved with Your GSA
…to be in your local agency, whoever that may be, maybe it’s run by the local irrigation district or water district,” said President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Florence Washing Away Cotton and Tobacco Crops
…Florence are in the southern part the largest tobacco-growing region in North Carolina. Many other large tobacco-growing counties had damage as well. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-20-18
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Global Pork Production Shifting Because of Virus
…hogs in Belgium may make it much harder to contain the spread if those wild animals carry the virus into other countries. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Iowa Allowed To Join WOTUS Lawsuit
…to permanently end WOTUS.” While ag and business groups oppose the rule, it’s currently supported by many environmental groups in the U.S. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: UAV Popularity
…in popularity as farmers find new ways to use it. A recent model, built by Yamaha, is now finding more ways to serve farmers than just to reach those hard…
Farm Bill Delay Possible as Deadline Looms
The farm bill deadline at the end of the month could pass without a new farm bill or an extension. As the pace of the farm bill committee stalls, leadership…
Tariffs Harming Ag Equipment Makers
…to look for ways to improve trade with China, instead of “doubling down on tactics that only lead to continued retaliatory actions.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-19-18
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Trump China Trade War Troubling Talks with Japan
…war with Japan, and in attempt to avoid a bilateral agreement, Japan is urging the U.S. to consider rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….