…finishing the talks at all, let alone by the end of March, feels like it might be a long way off. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Pickup Truck
…makers out of Detroit. This year, all three major builders are showing newly designed models. And, they are not necessarily designed for farmers. No. It isn’t for farmers anymore. It…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2018 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $375,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
A group of six leaders from farm and commodity organizations, including American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, signed a letter to President Donald Trump regarding their support for the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-26-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Perdue Advocates for Crop Insurance Program
…told the reporters, “While it would be inappropriate to disclose private conversations,” Perdue says, “we were advocates for the American farmer.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McKinney Predicts Trade Deal With Japan
…says. He does worry about the issue of bandwidth, as the U.S. trade officials are all focused on the NAFTA negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McKinney Leads Trade Mission to Central America
…up around 450 one-on-one business meetings between U.S. delegates and representatives from local companies who are interested in purchasing U.S. goods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump to Meet with Cabinet, Senators of Biofuels
…source says the discussions will consider capping the cost of biofuel credits and allow ethanol blends to be sold year round. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Governors Lobby for NAFTA Conclusion
…more commodities, Roberts says his, and other states could get hit hard by any additional uncertainty in the next few months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
White House Economist Dodges NAFTA Withdrawal Questions
…president is right to prioritize improving those deals. The seventh round of the NAFTA talks start this weekend in Mexico City. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Western Growers Also Opposes Immigration Bill
Legislation that would worsen the worker shortage crisis for farmers throughout the country has received unanimous opposition from the board of directors of Western Growers, whose members supply more than…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-23-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Immigration reform is back in the headlines with the California Farm Bureau Federation releasing a statement…
USDA Releases 2018 Planting Estimates
…have rallied recently over South American weather concerns, but the export numbers haven’t been as favorable to soybeans in recent weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….