…Federation, where he was AFBF’s lead lobbyist on several public policy issues, including ethanol, climate change, land use, conservation, and endangered species. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy Launches Bus Tour Promoting E15
…he would like to end restriction on access to E15 year-round. However, action has yet to be taken to remove the barrier. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…to resolve trade concerns before resorting to tariffs. Tariffs targeting our largest agricultural export markets have resulted in retaliation against U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural and food businesses across the…
Garth Brooks Announces Private Concert for the National FFA Organization
…agriculture, the National FFA Organization boasts a membership of nearly 670,000 nationwide. The National FFA Convention & Expo remains one of the largest student conventions in the world, annually drawing…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…working with USDA to also provide funding for these projects. Hazlett announced the awards here today during the Water Pro Conference hosted by the National Rural Water Association. Below are…
Senators Grill Administration Officials at Trade Hearing
…Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney, and USTR chief agricultural negotiator Gregg Doud. The questions boiled down to “when does the pain end for farmers?” Joe Donnelly of Indiana says, “It seems…
Trump: the U.S. Under “No Pressure” to Make Deal with China
…group called Americans for Free Trade launched an advertising campaign to fight back against Trump’s tariffs, saying they’re hurting the U.S. economy. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
…those products,” said Rebecca Milczarek, Research Agricultural Engineer for the USDA Agricultural Research Service. “Pomace is kind of a wet, damp material. This material is commonly used as livestock feed,…
Mexico Heading to Washington to Move NAFTA Forward
…the efforts to hammer out a deal. Trudeau says on television that Canada won’t sign any agreement that isn’t too Canada’s advantage. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Roberts Asks Conaway, Peterson, to Remain in Washington
…after the election,” he said to reporters. “I don’t know for sure.” The Senate reconvenes on Monday at 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
ASF Found in Belgium and Spreading in China
…most of the nation’s pork farms are located. The moves have also pressured hog prices in northern China as hog supplies accumulate. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program. Researchers from multiple institutions will be collaborating with organic farmers to determine effective methods of employing no-till farming…
Farm Bill Passage On-time Uncertain
…and other Democrats are “Against approving the farm bill.” However, Stabenow and Roberts have said work requirements will not pass the Senate. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….