…is threatening to undermine the economic progress it worked so hard to achieve,” says Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Kansas Announces Pilot Disease Traceability Program for Cattle
…a viable end-to-end cattle disease traceability system is a top priority in the beef industry in Kansas and across the country. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Approves Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
…a voice vote. A variety of agriculture, non-agriculture, environmental, and labor interests all have come out in support of reauthorizing PRIA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
More Ag Tariffs In Place This Week
…to immediately respond by implementing a 25 percent duty on about $34 billion worth of U.S. exports, including soybeans and cars. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration Drafting Bill to Pull U.S. Out of WTO?
…actually walk away from the WTO, it would undermine the entire system of trade rules agreed upon by the international community. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
N.C. Legislature Overrides Veto of Farm Protection Bill
…provision in the bill prevents soy, almond, coconut, and other plant-based milk suppliers from labeling their products “milk” in North Carolina. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Meat Companies Accused of Artificially Inflating Pork Prices
…this lawsuit.” A Tyson spokesman says they haven’t seen a copy of the lawsuit so they’re unable to comment on it. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCBA Responds to Canada Tariff Hikes on U.S. Beef Imports
…government and the Canadian government to remember that we are allies and we rely on each other for future economic prosperity.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
International Lawsuit Targets Heart of Trump Tariffs
…are expected through retaliatory tariffs, including those from China on U.S. agricultural products that are set to start late next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CDC Retracts Farmer Suicide Rate Findings
…rate among managers, in contrast, was average. Still, of those in the “Triple F” category, nearly 90 percent are agricultural workers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Passes Farm Bill, Next Stop: Conference
…Senator Mike Lee that farm groups, such as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, say “sought to undermine commodity checkoff programs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Farm Bill Passes with Overwhelming Support
…rural Americans and everyone who depends on the nation’s agricultural production.” Congress will remain under tremendous pressure from the country’s agriculture industry to get the legislation delivered to President Trump…
Women in Agribusiness Now Accepting Award Nominees
…well. Entry forms and guidelines for submissions are available online at www.womeninag.com. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, July 20th, 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Telling The Story Project Saving Lives
Farmers, agricultural workers, and family and community members who’ve been impacted by injuries, fatalities, or close calls, want to make sure these life-changing incidents don’t happen to anyone else. That’s…