…because farmers will have fewer restrictions to deal with, like fumigation requirements. This welcome development comes just as cotton harvest is in full swing across the Southern United States,” said…
NBB to EPA: Small Refinery Exemptions Destroy Demand for Biodiesel
…However, the agency’s data dashboard now makes it easy to calculate the biodiesel demand lost to these exemptions, the letter points out. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Farm Income Declined…Again
Everett Griner talks about this, the 4th consecutive year, farm income has declined in today’s Agri View. Farm Income Declined…Again The average farm income is expected to decline again this…
Throw Out Water Rule, Farm Bureau, Others Tell Texas Court
…2015 rule in the 22 states where it is now in force. A copy of the Georgia filing is also below. WOTUS-Texas (.pdf) WOTUS-Georgia (.pdf) Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
U.S. Agricultural Export Opportunities in South Korea
…land is mountainous terrain, unsuitable for large-scale commercial farming. Moreover, the agricultural sector accounted for only 2.2 percent of the country’s 2017 GDP and is expected to remain a minor…
U.S. Seeking Trade Agreements with Japan, EU, UK
…timely and substantive results for American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.” The Trump administration intends to negotiate the trade agreements under Trade Promotion Authority, which allows for a simple yes…
Pork Producers Encouraged by Trade Announcement
…the past,” adding that NPPC expects the U.S. to require the EU to eliminate all tariff and non-tariff barriers to U.S. pork. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McConnell: No NAFTA 2.0 Vote This Year
…Iowa’s Chuck Grassley, have commented that a vote this year on the updated agreement would avoid any potential political conflict next year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bill Being Stalled Further Possible
…expected the new farm bill to be passed following the midterm elections. Those close to the negotiations continue to work on the farm bill, but the House and Senate are…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…$23.5 million in air quality financial assistance,” said Suarez. Investment in water concerns continues to be a sizable component of EQIP expenditures, particularly as farmers address water supply issues and…
U.S. Now has 6.5 Million Acres of Organic Certified Land
…U.S. farms certified as compliant with the USDA National Organic Program standards for organic row crop production. The total represents three percent increase from 2017, or 460 new operations across…
Panel Calls for Congress to Pass Senate Version of the Farm Bill
A panel formed by Food Policy Action says Congress should pass the Senate version of the farm bill. The organization took aim at the House version of the farm bill…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….