…program for farmers. Back in June, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy promised several members there would be a vote. Politico says House Republican leaders now don’t have any plans to…
Higher Inventory and Tariffs Impacting Cattle Markets
…expansion.” Rising tariffs on U.S. meat exports are also expected to have a heavier impact during the second half of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
One Week Left to Complete Census of Agriculture
…statistical purposes. Data is only published in aggregate form to prevent disclosing the identity of any individual producer or farm operation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…has worked to assemble this package quickly at a time of market uncertainty for farmers and ranchers,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said in press release. “Ultimately, farmers…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
…California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) Director of Employment Policy Bryan Little. CFBF is encouraging those in the agriculture industry to voice their concerns regarding the new labor proposal. Western Growers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-24-18
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Senate to Hold Trade Hearing This Week
…the farm sector extremely hard and provoking ag groups and farm-state lawmakers to become much more vocal in their opposition to Trump’s tariffs. The opposition is growing after Trump repeated…
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
…needs are met, gives needed flexibility to avoid farm disruptions, eliminates regulatory burdens, and provides effective means of enforcement and monitoring. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bill in Senate’s Court
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are expected to appoint their members of the farm bill conference committee this week. Politico says the upper chamber will…
Large Livestock Loan Drive Rise in Farm Lending
…trending higher, suggesting that farm consolidation has contributed to fewer and larger farms with larger lending needs. Increased lending for farming operations comes as the overall risk in the ag…
Agri View: Beef Exports Challenged
…be taken into consideration. The biggest factor is, Australia is preparing to move up in the global beef business. Australian producers will raise their beef production as much as 6…
Food Processing Grants Available to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
The state of California will be offering $57 million in food processing grants in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The grant funding distributed by the new Food Production…
Almonds Don’t Lactate: FDA to Enforce Standards for Milk Labeling
…Identity to a lactating animal,” Gottlieb stated. “An almond doesn’t lactate, I will confess.” Dairy groups have been making the charge to enforce standards for milk production for several years…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-23-18
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