…urging the House Committee to reject in its entirety the proposed changes to payment limitation and AGI provisions in the draft. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Have Other Concerns Than Farm Bill
…right now. Peterson says “some groups never bring up the farm bill,” and instead focus on the other issues impacting agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Leaders Visit Opioid Memorial in Show of Unity
The presidents of the nation’s two largest general farm organizations visited the “Prescribed to Death” opioid memorial in Washington, D.C., in a show of unity to address the national opioid…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…of Americans by broadening the scope of U.S. agricultural public policy. It is co-chaired by the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, the National Potato Council and Western Growers Association. “Specialty…
Culver’s to Donate Custard Sales to FFA
…Project has raised over $1.7 million in support of the National FFA Organization, local FFA chapters and other local agricultural organizations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
API: Forcing Year-round E15 Sales a Concern
…supporters say the E15 waiver to allow year-round sales will lower RIN prices, and provide consumers more options at the pump. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Co-ops Applaud the American Food for American Schools Act
…provisions of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, if approved. Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says the last several years has seen…
Farm Credit Administration Releases Quarterly Report
…that overall, the Farm Credit System is safe and financially sound, and system institutions are well-positioned for the risks facing agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pence: “Very Close” to Renegotiated NAFTA
…early May. The timeline would allow the U.S. enough time to present the agreement to lawmakers following the November midterm election. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bayer On Track to Acquire Monsanto
…another merger between two sizable companies in the industry. Several industry groups have voiced their opposition to the further consolidation of the agricultural supply industry, particularly after the mergers between…
Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
…our forests to health, and get them back to work for the taxpayers. Jim’s service with the Forest Service and the Department of Interior makes him exceptionally qualified for this…
Exxon, Chevron Ask EPA for Biofuel Blending Exemptions
…joint statement saying, “EPA is hiding behind poor excuses about proprietary business information to shield big oil companies from public scrutiny.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: Domestic Dairy Demand to Climb in 2018
…outlook, together with slowing milk production levels, could curb the exportable surplus during the second half of 2018,” the report concludes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Asian Nations Cautious About the U.S. Back in TPP
…“I think that’s one of the reasons why the United States is taking a second look at possibly re-joining the TPP.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….