The Forests in the Farm Bill Coalition (FIFB) released its 2018 Farm Bill recommendations. The National Association of Conservation Districts has been an active participant in the creation of the…
NCC Encouraged by Appropriations Process’ Inclusion of Cottonseed Policy
…farm bill, and would help address the significant economic challenges currently facing America’s cotton farming families.” Lee said the NCC also appreciates the support of Senator Leahy (D-VT), vice chairman…
NMPF Proposal to Improve H-2A for Dairy Advances Thanks to Rep. Newhouse
…farmers.” While the Newhouse measure has drawn criticism from some farm union organizations, NMPF believes creating an additional legal pathway for workers to connect with farm employers deserves bipartisan support….
Farm City Newsday, Thursday 7-20-17
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Culver’s Restaurant Starting the Second Year of #FarmingFridays
…and a variety of local agricultural organizations. More information on the program is available at Culvers Dot Com, forward slash farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
H-2A Visa Program May Be Expanded
…the measure. The group Farmworker Justice says the amendment does nothing to fix H-2A, which it says is “rife with abuses.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Court Denies Petition to Ban Pesticide
…safety findings. A lawyer for Earthjustice says the groups are pursuing two other court challenges related the EPA’s decision in March. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No Timeline to Restore Brazilian Beef Imports
…17 years’ worth of discussions about Brazilian imports. Beef shipments to the United States represent three percent of Brazil’s totals exports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Farmers work to Help Cows Stay Cool
…dairy farmer Donny Rollin said. “However, let’s not bet the farm that higher milk prices will follow,” McCullock said, adding that U.S. butter and cheese stocks are still “at fairly…
Farmers and Ranchers Push for Comprehensive Tax Reform
…lawmakers say. “Tax reform is critical for farmers and ranchers,” said Isabella Chism, a corn and soybean farmer and Farm Bureau member from Indiana who is vice chair of the…
Farm City Newsday, Wednesday 7-19-17
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Perdue Farms to Upgrade Animal Welfare Standards
…houses with windows as well as controlled-atmosphere stunning. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Perdue Farms announces animal care improvements and commits to future advancements Perdue Farms…
U.S. Dairy Increasing Pressure on Canada
…Sonny Perdue said earlier this month that all options should be on the table and that dairy is still a concern. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Budget Wants $10 Billion Cuts to Ag Spending
…for the House and Senate to get on the same page when it comes to putting the nation’s farm programs together. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….