Group Calls For Passage of TLAAS Act Before Oct. 1 ELD Deadline The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauded the introduction of the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely (TLAAS) Act, saying…
Administration Discord Over China Tariffs
…and Navarro wasn’t as deeply involved during negotiations last week with a Chinese delegation that made a trip to Washington, D.C. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S.-China Trade War a Win For Other Nations?
…who have all but maxed out their growable acres. China is also encouraging its own soybean farmers to increase their production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan, Russia, and Turkey Talk Potential Trade Retaliation
…Turkey listed 22 American goods it was planning to target, ranging from nuts, rice, and tobacco, to cars and steel products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Government to Spend $50 Million in Seed Quality
…to support farmers and researchers who are working to develop seeds that will be effective in diverse farming operations and locations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Crop Protection Companies Readying for Robot Sprayers
…equipment manufacturers. While still in its infancy, the plant-by-plant approach is a marked change from the standard method of crop production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Streamlined Purchase Program to Supply Nutrition Assistance Programs with American Farm Products
…Ibach. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchases a variety of high-quality food each year to support the National School Lunch Program, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Food Distribution Program…
Almond Matters: Ant Management in Orchards
…COURTESY: UC ANR “Now is a good time to get in there and monitor for ants,” said Kris Tollerup, UC Cooperative Extension integrated pest management advisor at Kearney Agricultural Research…
Funding Available for Agricultural Equipment Replacement
…things such as heavy-duty trucks, mobile off-road farm equipment, agricultural irrigation pumps engines, tractors and other equipment used in agricultural production. For vehicle or equipment replacement, CARB will provide up…
Celebrating National Hamburger Month
Continuing to celebrate food month, Cathy Isom has her eyes on a big juicy, delicious meal. She has some great ways of celebrating the mainstay of backyard barbecues and the…
Tentative Next Steps for House Farm Bill
…of the votes needed to pass, but Scalise says there’s an effort underway to come up with something that would pass. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
What’s Next for China-U.S. Trade?
…major concessions. In the meantime, President Trump once again took to Twitter, touting the pause in tensions as a major victory. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers for Free Trade Suggestions on Improving China/U.S. Trade Relations
…opening new markets for American goods. They’d like the focus moved away from old agreements and to reaching new ones instead. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Union Wants Immediate Action on E15 Waiver
…The letter goes on to urge Pruitt to act in an expedited manner to allow the use of E15 this summer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….