…farmers and farm-equipment dealers will make it easier for farmers to diagnose and repair equipment without accessing or downloading proprietary software or code. Leaders of the California Farm Bureau Federation…
Canada, U.S. NAFTA Talks Appear to be Progressing
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks between the U.S. and Canada continue as farm leaders remain hopeful an agreement will be made soon. A small group of state…
Roberts, Stabenow Announce Ag Trade Hearing
…values for corn and soybean crops, and others, as part of the trade mitigation package producers may now apply to receive payment. The payments to farmers are based on 2018…
August Rural Mainstreet Index Rises, Ag Worries Remain
…rejecting a higher percentage of farm loans. More than half, 54 percent, indicated raising collateral requirements, while 4.8 percent reported reducing the size of farm loans. Borrowing by farmers expanded…
University Analysis: EPA’s Refiner Waivers Could Cost Ethanol Industry $20 Billion in Losses
…assumption that future “…implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard follows recent practices, including small refinery waivers.” The result of integrating this new assumption into the outlook underscores the impact of…
Tariffs Impacting Ag Equipment Manufactures, Dealers
…The equipment manufacturing industry in the United States supports 1.3 million jobs and contributes roughly $159 billion to the economy every year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
ASTA Requests Exemptions for Seeds on Proposed Chinese Tariffs List
…new varieties and the introduction of new, high performing varieties to America’s farmers and consumers. Many American seed companies send seed stock to China to be multiplied and then returned…
Agri View: Farmer Suicide or Accident?
…national average. Much higher than celebrity status suicide. It is even higher than the military. The logical question is, why? There is more than one reason. Among them are; income…
Farm Bill Conference Committee Meets
…million recipients from the program, adding that “these cuts do not have support in the Senate – and do not even have strong consensus in the House.” Source: National Association…
Conaway Offers SNAP Compromise
…a compromise was to show the other top conference committee members that Conaway was “willing to make significant changes to the House bill to get this done.” Source: National Association…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
…Services (HHS) to help communities combat opioid use disorders. HHS intends to build on successful 2017 and 2018 National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Rural Health and Safety Education…
NAFTA Talks Continue in Washington
Trade officials from Canada returned to the U.S. Wednesday as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks. Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland resumed talks with U.S. Trade…
GMO Labeling Rule Sent to OMB
The White House Office of Management and Budget is reviewing the GMO labeling rule, or the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. Government records show that the Department of Agriculture sent…
Glyphosate Lawsuits Numbers Climbing
…that Monsanto knew or should have known of potential risks and failed to warn users. Bayer rejected the verdict and is seeking a review of the court decision. Source: National…