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USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…transparently as possible using the latest available data. The next quarterly estimate regarding the Feedstock Flexibility Program will occur on or before January 1, 2019. Source: USDA Farm Service Agency…
Latest Climate Change Assessment Illustrates Farming Challenges of the Future
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) recently released an updated climate change assessment detailing the expectations of future climate conditions in California. The report, California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, revises…
Administration on E15: “Let’s Get it Done”
…sales come under the give-and-take operating nature of the Trump administration, more so with the controversial actions around the Renewable Fuel Standard. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bill Differences Remain
…same lobby the voted down the farm bill earlier this year, say: “We want what we have in the House farm bill.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Texas Rep. Says Farm Bill Must Meet Objectives
A U.S. Representative from West-Texas says the farm bill must ensure a strong, viable ag sector. Republican Jodey Arrington, a member of the farm bill conference committee, penned an editorial…
Beef and Pork Export Values Expected to Soften in 2019
…of poultry and poultry products are forecast $100 million higher to $5.3 billion, due to elevated prices and volumes for most products. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Environmental Groups Urge EPA to Revoke Dicamba Approval
…Monsanto dicamba-based product, arguing it not only harms nearby crops and plants but wildlife as well. The lawsuit was filed in February. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-31-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Companies Targeted by Senator Sanders Fire Back
…says Amazon’s median U.S. salary is $28,446, but Amazon counters that excluding part-time and global salaries, the U.S. median salary is $34,123. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Scientist Receives the Borlaug Field Award
…global hunger and poverty as demonstrated by Norman Borlaug, who received the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize. Rouse, a USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant pathologist, is being honored for his research…
Top Ag Lawmakers Meet Ahead of Farm Bill Conference
The top lawmakers on the farm bill conference committee met this week, ahead of the first formal meeting next week. The farm bill conference is set to meet September 5th,…
Canada Ready to Make Concession on Dairy Trade
…blocks U.S. farmers from exporting ultrafiltered milk to Canada, and also offer the United States a percentage of the Canadian dairy market. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
R-CALF Looking for COOL in NAFTA
…Since NAFTA, the U.S. imports on average 1.1 million Mexican cattle each year, and since U.S. domestic cattle shrank by 6.5 million. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….