Ellen Steen The following may be attributed to Ellen Steen, General Counsel of the American Farm Bureau Federation: “The U.S. Supreme Court ruled correctly today that federal district courts—not federal…
CCOF Annual Conference to Focus on Organic Hotspots
Registration is available for the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) annual conference, Organic Hotspots: Revitalizing Rural America. The event is scheduled for February 22 and 23 at the Sheraton Grand…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-22-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Navel orangeworm strategies were discussed at the UC Statewide Pistachio Day and Trent Loos talks with…
Cornyn Drawing Up RFS Overhaul Legislation
…“However, they do deserve some credit for taking the time to learn and appreciate the economics of the renewable fuels industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Arkansas Lawmakers OK Dicamba Ban
…into adjacent fields from the ones it was directly applied to, causing damage in soybeans that aren’t resistant to the herbicide. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexican Ambassador says NAFTA Negotiations Are Making Progress
…January 23 through January 28. The Mexican Economy Minister also says that negotiations are almost complete on 10 of the 20 chapters in NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm…
Former Ag Secretary says Trump Understands Importance of NAFTA
…Senator, says pulling out of NAFTA could be devastating for American agriculture. “In the real world, this is so very important to the average farmer or rancher that’s out there…
Farm Futures Releases 2018 Planting Intentions Survey Results
Farm Futures magazine recently released its survey of 2018 planting intentions, which shows that farmers aren’t quite ready to make major changes to their crop rotations. However, they are going…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…for everything they do to benefit the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who depend on our services. It is their mission each day to fulfill our USDA motto, ‘Do right…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…agriculture industry professionals involved in production, finance, marketing, input supplies, and trade, as well as representation from state government. The prominent group includes James C. Collins, Jr., Chief Operating Officer,…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Biomass Genomics Research
…sciences through research, extension, and education. The Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy program aims to improve use of biomass and plant feed stocks for the production of fuels such as…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
…prospective farm loan borrowers. Your FSA Farm Loan Compass booklet was recently developed specifically for farmers and ranchers who have an existing farm loan with FSA. It provides detailed guidance…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. There’s good support for agriculture in the new California budget and state ag leaders believe Washington…
EU Moves to Ban Palm Oil from Biofuels
…demand will fall. However, the palm oil industry has come under fire in Europe recently over its impact on forest destruction. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….