…percent of carriers and owner-operators are planning to comply with the mandate before the deadline, and another nine percent already have. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Profitability Still Down, But Improving
…no notable change in the demand for agricultural real estate loans. Despite the findings, the survey of more than 580 agricultural lenders revealed that the agricultural loan approval rate is…
Farm Bill Near Ready Status
…Meanwhile, the Senate Agriculture Committee is reportedly still in the early stages of drafting its version of the 2018 Farm Bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Voting Begins for 2017 FSA County Committee Elections
…Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. “County committee members play an indispensable role in our efforts to provide assistance to producers,” said FSA Acting Administrator…
Wheat Growers Association President Resigns for Potential FSA Appointment
…the role as president until the 2018 Commodity Classic, when the association will hold its next officer election, in Anaheim, California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Insurer Suing ABC over BPI Settlement
…prevent Disney from pursuing coverage from the company through arbitration. The lawsuit was filed in the New York State court system. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Consumers See ‘Organic’ and ‘non-GM’ Food Labels as Synonymous
…that a product labeled, “Non-GMO Project Verified” more clearly communicates the absence of GM ingredients than a product labeled “USDA Organic.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Lawyer Tells Companies to Prepare for no NAFTA
…some of the tougher proposals, such as stricter rules of origin for the materials used in auto manufacturing, come to pass. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Renegotiation Agreement Depends on Tax Reform, Agriculture
…Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts have both said the agricultural trade would be critical to ensuring a successful NAFTA agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
…said Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Steve Peterson. “I encourage producers to contact their local FSA office to schedule an appointment to enroll.” The producers on a farm that…
Breeding Resistant Chickens for Improved Food Safety
…are also mapping the genomes of the pig, cow, and honey bee. Photo by Stephen Ausmus A new test developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in College Station, Texas,…
One Step Closer to Tax Cuts?
…with conservation, bioenergy, trade, rural development, and more. The committees will have to find new funding for the programs to continue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
…is validating that,” Kennedy adds. Food Evolution is currently available on the streaming service Hulu. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. For your convenience, we have a…
EPA Releases Guidance on Air Emissions
…same 24-hour period, must report those releases. The EPA guidance information, available on its website, includes resources to help farmers calculate emissions from each species of livestock. From the National…