Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Tentative Next Steps for House Farm Bill
The House Farm Bill will get another vote on June 22 after a separate vote on a conservative immigration bill. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise announced the schedule on Monday….
What’s Next for China-U.S. Trade?
…major concessions. In the meantime, President Trump once again took to Twitter, touting the pause in tensions as a major victory. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers for Free Trade Suggestions on Improving China/U.S. Trade Relations
Farmers for Free Trade call the framework of a trade agreement between the U.S. and China as a good first step toward ending tensions that have hurt American agriculture. The…
Farmers Union Wants Immediate Action on E15 Waiver
The Environmental Protection Agency’s delay in allowing year-round use of E15 gasoline threatens to harm markets for family farmers. National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson wrote a letter to EPA…
House Members Want Thailand Ban of U.S. Pork Ended
…pork. “We thank Representatives Young and Kind for leading this call to action on behalf of America’s pork producers and other farmers,” he says. The Office of the U.S. Trade…
Organic Farmers Association Applauds Organic Checkoff Withdrawal
…have been overly burdensome, especially for the 75 percent of certified organic farmers who would have been exempt from the checkoff.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Trade War and Red Meat Exports
Everett Griner talks about the trade war and red meat exports in today’s Agri View. Everett goes on to explain what the impact this will have on the farmer and…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…of six water/irrigation districts in California. This partnership combines on-farm conservation enhancements, through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program, with water-supply infrastructure upgrades, funded through Reclamation’s WaterSmart program. Funding decisions for…
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
…We’ve seen strong farm exports, illustrating worldwide demand. … The agriculture community is already seeing benefits from the president’s historic tax cuts and reforms. Farmers, ranchers and producers are now…
Review Changes to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Before June 1 Deadline
…eligible production coverage to five million pounds, as well as a lowering of Tier 1 premium rates. The first five million pounds of Tier 1 production will also receive coverage…
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
Prather Ranch is owned and managed by Jim, Mary and James Rickert. Located in Northern California, Prather Ranch is a sustainable, 30,000-acre cattle, hay and farming operation. Cattle are raised…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-22-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
House Farm Bill Dormant Amid Immigration Dispute
House Republican leadership is currently struggling with immigration issues and it’s put the House farm bill that didn’t pass on Friday right on the back burner. The Hagstrom Report describes…