…show that the EPA has collected data that would otherwise exits in greater obscurity. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling….
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…“This is becoming the new normal for many farmers and ranchers across the country.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Video From: Farm Aid Farm Aid: Beyond…
Agri View: Corn and the Market
…2016/17 Excellent growing conditions have resulted in a 613-million bushel increase in the 2016/17 corn crop. The August Crop Production report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service forecast the national…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking dairy producer organizations and other interested parties to nominate candidates to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Nominations must…
Conaway Applauds Initiation of Enforcement Action Against China’s Agricultural Subsidies
…wheat production. Chairman Conaway convened two full committee hearings last year (June and October) to review foreign agricultural subsidies and their detrimental, trade-distorting impact on American agricultural producers. Conaway has…
Farm to School Grants to Increase Local Foods in Schools
…year. Administered by USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, these annual, competitive grants will help further USDA efforts to increase locally sourced foods in America’s school meals. “Bringing the bounty of…
National Peanut Day
Cathy Isom has a national holiday for Americans to go nuts over, National Peanut Day! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Peanut Day Today is National Peanut…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Convention Discusses Industry Challenges
…contract is under review to see if there’s a way to redesign it to be more of an effective risk-management tool.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
WTO Looking Into Dairy and Cheese Policies
…countries have asked Canada in recent days to explain whether or not it’s planning on introducing a new milk classification category. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer and Monsanto Boards to Meet Soon
…regulators. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Bayer Negotiations regarding Monsanto acquisition advance Bayer confirms advanced negotiations with Monsanto concerning a proposed transaction. While key terms…
Four States Offer Ideas for Ag Economy
…face another two years of down prices, adding “It’s not as easy to tighten belts as it was 20 years ago.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Violated Personal Privacy of Farmers and Ranchers
…the damage has already been done.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read more from the National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau on the case….
WASDE at a Glance
…forecast for 2017 is raised to reflect slightly more rapid growth in milk per cow. Read the full USDA WASDE report. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Governor Signs Ag Overtime Bill
California Governor Jerry Brown signed the ag overtime bill, Assembly Bill 1066, which will phase in new overtime rules for agricultural employees over the next four years. The bill was…