…State University Economist Dermot Hayes says U.S. pork farmers have lost $2.2 billion on an annualized basis, from lower hog prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Accurate Labels Act Introduced
…is risk-based. The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, were immediately supportive of the legislation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FCC Chairman Proposes Rural Healthcare Funding Increase
…by adjusting the cap annually for inflation and allowing unused funds from prior years to be carried forward to future years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…USDA loan to invest in smart grid projects. Farmers plans to install more than 5,800 single-phase meters and additional meter reading equipment in its west-central Iowa service area. Hazlett also…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-07-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
More Tariffs From Mexico Planned
…consequences.” Meanwhile, the European Union has planned retaliatory tariffs on U.S. motorcycle’s, jeans and whiskey. Those tariffs will start in July. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Seeking Answers Regarding U.S. Farmer Support Funds
…China or others. Canada also wants to know if Washington can use the funds to buy domestic surpluses of agricultural products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No RFS Changes From the White House, For Now
…reportedly backed off the proposal because of pushback from Ernst and Grassley, who represent one of the largest biofuel producing states. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
More Than 20,000 Dairy Farms Have Signed up for MPP
…MPP payment in the last few months. The enrollment deadline was originally June 1st, but was extended a week by USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Court Sides Against R-CALF in COOL Dispute
…agree with the cattle producers that the clock should have been reset after the 2016 repeal of the COOL for beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Pork Board Elects New Officers
…meeting. In a statement Rommeriem said “In the year ahead, the Pork Checkoff will focus on driving consumer demand through sustainability.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Trade War Threat Continues
…trade war may cost the producers in export dollars. The threat of a trade war still has more than just farmers sweating it out. Chinese officials have said publicly that…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
…new step is part of an ongoing effort to streamline produce safety requirements for farmers. The joint announcement was made by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb,…
Legislative Updates Affecting California Agriculture
…jurisdiction, restraining the Department’s oversight authority to only streams that support aquatic life. In other legislative updates, AB 2166, commonly referred to as the California Farm bill, failed to pass….