…places where ground readings are difficult to obtain. You can find the data online by searching for the UCI drought index. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Disaster Bill Includes Cotton, Dairy Provisions
The $81 billion House disaster aid package includes provisions for cotton growers and limited support for dairy producers. The National Farmers Union says both cotton and dairy farmers need appropriations…
Farm City Newsday, Tuesday, 12-19-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Wendy’s to Reduce Antibiotics Use in Beef Supply Chain
…a report noting that U.S. sales and distribution of antibiotics approved for use in food animals fell ten percent in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cruz Proposes Renewable Fuel Credit Cap
…of ethanol in the U.S. gasoline supply. They claim the volume increase would boost supplies of the credits, lowering their prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Co-ops Get Section 199 Fix in Tax Bill
…Mulhern says the favorable treatment for gross income “will help minimize any potential increase in the tax burden on farmer-owned cooperatives.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Trade Association Filed Complaint About Organic Livestock Rule
…and poultry producers “can rest assured that they will not be forced out of business by another costly and burdensome regulation.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
…farm over 90 million acres in the country, meaning they have a big role to play in the nation’s water quality. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…farms and ranches by providing producers tools to utilize across their working farmlands.” The NRCS uses CIG to work with partners to accelerate transfer and adoption of promising technologies and…
Farm City Newsday, Monday, 12-18-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
FCA Reports on Agricultural Economic Conditions
…policy could affect farm income and the ability of farmers to manage risk. Concerns remain about whether or not farmers have enough liquidity to cover farm expenses and pay loans….
Coalition Wants Federal Ag Budget to Increase
…budget has fallen by 20 percent, while most other allocations have either grown or not faced the same depth of cuts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Republican Governors Meet VP About NAFTA
…meet with Pence. Like agriculture, they also want the administration to make sure they keep access to North American markets open. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Decline to Get Involved in USDA/GIPSA Suit
…farmers declined to join in on the lawsuit filed by the Organization for Competitive Markets and Democracy Forward. People from both groups said they approached approximately 30 farmers about joining…