…coalition will attempt to gather the 365,880 signatures required, within 180 days, for placement on the statewide ballot in November 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grassley Weighs in on Latest Threats to Withdraw From Trade Agreements
…the closest of working relations with South Korea and Japan when the number one goal is to stop a “nuclear holocaust.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Considering Dicamba Limits
…to decide soon on rules guiding usage because farmers will make planting decisions for next spring over the next several months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Announces USDA Nominations over Labor Day Weekend
…January. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauded the nominations and urged the Senate to take up their nominations as quickly as possible. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lower Commodity Prices Dragging Farm Optimism
…opportunities over the last six months were likely better than the opportunities that will be available in the next six months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture to Trump: Don’t Mess with KORUS
…bushels. Over the weekend President Trump confirmed reports that he was considering formally notifying South Korea as early as this week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Round Two Concludes in Mexico City
…and are far from a deal on individual NAFTA chapters. Round three of negotiations is scheduled later this month in Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Reasons to Plant in the Fall
…service and not deal with a crowd. Nursery stock can also be a better value in the fall, so you’ll want to cash in on those fall promotions. Retailers might…
Farm and Biofuels Groups Urge EPA to Comply With Federal Court Decision
…the nation’s fuel supply. National Corn Growers, National Farmers Union, and the Renewable Fuels Association are urging the EPA to follow the law and a recent court decision, and boost,…
Whole Foods Launching Plant-Based Burger Joints
…took over Whole Foods, slashing prices and offering “farm fresh” Amazon Echo smart devices at discounted prices within Whole Foods locations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Chicken Council to EPA: Reduce RFS Targets
…faulty assumptions about the fuel market, and” will cause economic harm and disruptions to the corn market and nation’s feed supply.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: Cattle Herd Expansion to Continue
…from 2017 to 2025. And, because of more beef being exported, U.S. beef producers can expect more volatility in the future. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles U.S. Corn Imports In 2016/2017
…Gulf countries. While these industries are quick to adopt new technology and ideas, they are still relatively unfamiliar with U.S. co-products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico, Canada, Committed to NAFTA, With or Without the U.S.
…have totaled approximately $310 billion and increased by more than 300 percent from pre-NAFTA levels, according to the American Farm Bureau. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….