…additional relief from overly-restrictive Hours of Service requirements.” – Kevin Kester, fifth-generation California rancher and president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association “Livestock auction markets are particularly impacted by livestock…
Environmental Groups: No Farm Bill Better Than Bad Bill
…groups participating in the news conference include the Environmental Working Group, Food Policy Action, as well as the National Resources Defense Council. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USMCA Fate Could Rest with Democrats After Elections
…don’t think Lighthizer is the least bit afraid of a House controlled by Dems and I think he’s played those cards well.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USMCA Predicted to Boost Protein Exports
…dumped just days after taking office. CoBank expects the new USMCA agreement to be ratified by all three countries sometime in 2019. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Casey’s Announces Partnership with Prime the Pump
…the nation’s largest E15 retailer,” she says. “The announcement underscores the critical need for lawmakers to approve the year-round use of E15.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Judge May Slash Award in California Glyphosate Cancer Case
…the judge to slash or eliminate the previous verdict, it might make some plaintiffs less likely to move ahead with their claims. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tractor Supply Company Shows Support During National 4-H Week
The National 4-H Week is being recognized from October 8 through 14 this year and serves as a time to highlight the importance of the largest youth development and empowerment…
U.S. Farm Equipment Sales Rises in September
…Four-wheel drive tractors were up 19 percent. Combine sales were up nine percent for the month and 21 percent over the year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
The latest climate change report released from the United Nations demonstrates the need for more sweeping changes to be made on an international level to address the immediate effects of…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…markets; and represent local, regional and national levels. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) ensures the committee is administered according to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. More information about the committee…
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
…season-average farm price range is unchanged at the midpoint of $5.10 per bushel and the range is narrowed to $4.80 to $5.40. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Comments on USMCA
…hard work.” Fact Sheets: USMCA trade fact sheet on Strengthening North American Trade in Agriculture. USMCA trade fact sheet on Market Access and Dairy Outcomes. Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service…
E15 Challenges Ahead
…allowing year-round sales, but the National Wildlife Federation says the move is not allowed under the Clean Air Act. Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation says…
Roberts: We’re Making Progress on Farm Bill
…with Representatives Conaway and Collin Peterson, are waiting for review by the Congressional Budget Office before forging quickly ahead, according to Roberts. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….























