…month, and sales of combines for the year so far totaled 715, a 16 percent decrease from levels last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From:…
Senators Ask Administration to Act on Dairy Trade Barriers by Canada
…of business. But you know what? It’s not our responsibility. It’s your own responsibility, as a country, to manage your production.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
World Trade Expanding Amid Deep Uncertainty
…number one customer for U.S. corn and corn-based products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: World Trade Organization Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid…
Agri View: Agricultural Equipment Sales
…wear out. That is the case with practically all farm equipment. So when crop prices decline and market conditions falter farmer’s equipment manufacturers feel the sting too. It doesn’t go…
Conaway Statement on GAO Food Aid Report
…by the 2014 Farm Bill. Under the 2014 Farm Bill, USAID is authorized to use up to 20 percent of Food for Peace (Title II) funds for administrative purposes, now…
NFU Urging Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
…leadership on climate change. The Paris Agreement is vital to enhancing the climate resiliency of family farm operations and rural communities, and it allows family farmers and ranchers to join…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…of such political and marketplace uncertainty for farmers in California and across the country.” Nassif’s achievements and service to the industry will be recognized at the State Fair Gala on…
Farm City Newsday for April 12
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
U.S. EPA Requires Ag Companies to Better Manage Pesticides in California’s Central Valley
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced separate settlements with two companies over the improper storage and labeling of agricultural pesticides. J.R. Simplot Company, one of the largest privately-held agribusiness companies…
Canada Farmland Values Up 10 Percent
Farm Credit Canada announced this week farmland prices in Canada increased 10 percent last year as the nation’s property boom is spreading to agriculture. A report by Farm Credit Canada…
Grassley Bill Would Ban Packer Ownership of Livestock
…by producers, raising concerns about the legislation’s effect on those operations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Office of Senator Chuck Grassley Senator Chuck Grassley has…
Trade Critical for U.S. Railroad Operators
…who was also an architect of NAFTA, who says the deal “probably” needs renegotiated, to be “brought into the 21st century.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
White House Plans to Tackle Tough Issues First in NAFTA Talks
…negotiations. NAFTA renegotiations could start in July, after a formal waiting period required following notification to Congress by the Trump administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Livestock Groups, Roberts, Praise GIPSA Rule Delay
…also welcomed the delay, saying the rule “ignored the comments submitted by thousands of cattle producers in opposition to the rule.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….