…farmers. Echoing points made in NMPF’s own letter to the President-elect last month, the producer groups’ Jan. 6 letter stated: “We know that securing positive benefits for American farmers, ranchers,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 06
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Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…service. The annual award and banquet became a featured event at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in 1984. Bayer started sponsoring the award in 2008. The 2016 recipient of this high…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development programs in California, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says: “The Ombudsperson is another avenue for producers…
API Looking to New Administration with Hopes of RFS Changes
…But in a meeting with Midwest Senators Thursday, Pruitt said he would “follow the law” when it comes to the RFS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Supports New Tariffs on U.S. Products If U.S. Retracts from NAFTA
…believe if Trump does retract from NAFTA, Canada would be unlikely to negotiate a better trade deal with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Still Searching, For an Ag Secretary
…is the likely nominee, the same day Indiana farmer Kip Tom was spotted at Trump Tower. Tom is a 7th generation Indiana farmer who lost a Republican primary bid to…
American Drivers Surpass 500 Million Miles on E15
…each using E15 without a single problem. Additionally, automakers approve E15 for use in nearly three-quarters of new cars and the Environmental Protection Agency approves its use in 9 out…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
In the early days of the 115th U.S. Congress, lawmakers are expected to address an issue that has been a key concern of farmers and ranchers: unnecessary or duplicative regulation…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 05
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New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
SMART Farm brings to the forefront advanced technology and innovative practices that help farmers and ranchers grow and raise food sustainably At the CES® (Consumer Electronics Show), the largest consumer…
ChemChina-Syngenta Deal Delayed
…deal. Syngenta said in a statement the two companies remain “fully committed” to the transaction and are “confident of its closure.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CTFC Chairman Massad Resigns
…under consideration to fill the top CFTC role on a permanent basis, according to those close to the Trump transition team. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
…after the administration.” Vilsack has publicly spoken previously, however, regarding his interest in working in farm policy once he leaves USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….