…little fanfare in major changes, compared to the current bill that expires later this year. The bill includes Senator John Thune’s amendment to allow partial haying and grazing on Conservation…
NPPC Wants Regulations Reined In Further
…“Regulations add to the cost of doing business, and right now, pork producers don’t need more costs,” said NPPC Past President John Weber, an Iowa pork producer. “Because of trade…
Trade War Costly for U.S. Farmers
…billion on the 2018 soybean crop. The American Soybean Association Tuesday linked the drop to the trade war, as President John Heisdorffer stated: “Soybean prices are declining as a direct…
Bill Sets Up Group To Study Trucking Regulations
The National Pork Producers Council hailed introduction by Sens. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo., of legislation to revise existing trucking regulations to make them more flexible for drivers…
FMD Language In Senate Agriculture Panel’s Farm Bill
…vote on its measure, which also includes FMD language, June 22. “This is encouraging news for the livestock industry,” said NPPC President Jim Heimerl, a pork producer from Johnstown, Ohio,…
Deere Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Precision Planting, AGCO
Deere & Company announced it has taken legal action against Precision Planting LLC and AGCO Corporation, claiming that the companies have infringed on 12 John Deere patents. The Deere patents,…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Hours of Service Changes for Livestock Haulers
…U.S. Sens. Ben Sasse of Nebraska, Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, Jerry Moran of Kansas, John Hoeven of North Dakota, Jon Tester of Montana, Joni Ernst of Iowa, Marco Rubio…
John Deere Raising Prices to Cover Steel Costs
…were up 34 percent annually in its latest quarter. John Deere 7080 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (Courtesy John Deere) However, a Dow Jones report says those numbers disappointed analysts. Deere’s…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…When asked what makes Fifth Crow a successful farm, John expands his answer beyond the vital soil, water, sun and plants. “Our farm is not one thing,” muses John. “It’s…
Almond Matters: Industry Trends and Concerns
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, Burchell Nursery product development and plant breeder John Slaughter provides insight on some of the trends and concerns for the almond…
Ag Groups Applaud Precision Ag Connectivity Act
ASA President John Heisdorffer says his group welcomes the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. “This legislation understands the unique needs of growers across rural America,” Heisdorffer says. “We urge…
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
South Dakota Senator John Thune has asked the Department of Agriculture to make urgent changes to the Livestock Indemnity Program to assist farmers and ranchers. In a letter to Agriculture…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…initiatives to improve competitiveness,” said John Keeling, executive president and CEO of the National Potato Council. “For this work to continue, this next farm bill must address these priorities.” Tom…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…that was introduced is a positive first step and I look forward to improving it even more as it moves through the legislative process.” – Rep. John Faso (NY-19) “I…