…assistance for projects that improve soil, water, air, and other resources. Farmers, ranchers, forestland managers, and landowners still have time to apply for EQIP funding for the fiscal year 2019….
Women in Agriculture Say Barriers to Equality Persist
…released Monday in celebration of the International Day of Rural Women. The survey’s findings reveal that although women are overwhelmingly proud to be in agriculture, they perceive gender discrimination as…
Export Exchange Next Week
International buyers and end-users of coarse grains from more than 35 countries are scheduled to arrive in Minneapolis next week for Export Exchange 2018. The group will meet with U.S….
Agri View: Trade War Damage
…Nobody has any notion when it will end. Unlike a real war where many people are hurt, trade war hurts everybody. Especially the producer. Look at this. Two-thirds of America’s…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to invest in rural America with more than $4.8 billion in payments being made, starting this…
Celebrating National Cheese Curd Day
…Today is National Cheese Curd Day, so if you’re so lucky to be enjoying them, don’t forget to use the hashtag #nationalcheesecurdday when posting on social media. I’m Cathy Isom……
Dropped Tariffs Could Mean Less USDA Trade Aid Relief
…damage-related.” USDA has already made $6.3 billion available for direct payments to farmers, commodity purchases, and marketing assistance. The department was scheduled to decide on a possible second round of…
Trump, XI Likely to Meet at Upcoming G-20
…if the U.S. will even consider lifting $250 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports, which triggered retaliatory tariffs on American imported goods. Despite the U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, the…
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…American Farm Bureau Federation, American Beekeeping Federation, American Honey Producers Association, and the National Aquaculture Association. Key Quotes: Kevin Kester “Livestock haulers are highly-trained professionals who take careful steps to…
Environmental Groups: No Farm Bill Better Than Bad Bill
…Major farm groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union, along with commodity and conservation groups, are calling on Congress to finish the farm bill this year. But…
USMCA Fate Could Rest with Democrats After Elections
…aide says, “I don’t think Lighthizer is the least bit afraid of a House controlled by Dems and I think he’s played those cards well.” Source: National Association of Farm…
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program…
USMCA Predicted to Boost Protein Exports
…dumped just days after taking office. CoBank expects the new USMCA agreement to be ratified by all three countries sometime in 2019. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Casey’s Announces Partnership with Prime the Pump
…of ten cars on the road today and American drivers have surpassed five billion miles on it. Nathaniel Doddridge, Casey’s Director of Fuels, says, “We’re excited to partner with Prime…