…farmers.” NSP offered up similar comments to CropLife America, hoping EPA would explore all avenues of appeal following review of the order. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tractor, Combine Sales, Posting Strong Numbers
…show AEM members are voicing concerns about the second half of the year, as “Tariffs and trade continue to dominate the conversation.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…years, the presidents of the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union are asking Senate and House conferees to move quickly. Everything from commodity price supports to childhood nutrition,…
Celebrating National Filet Mignon Day
Cathy Isom lets you know why tonight should be celebrated with a beloved steak entree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Filet Mignon Day Whether you…
Brazilian Judge Suspends Glyphosate Use
…file appeals. Herbicide manufacturers contend that Brazil’s farmers have been safely using glyphosate for more than 40 years. A Brazil-based agribusiness industry association representative says he “thinks the judge is…
Court Tells EPA to Ban Chlorpyrifos
…CropLife America expressed disappointment with the decision, and is hopeful “EPA will consider all avenues of appeal” after review of the decision. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Food Prices Decline
…which was impacted by a truck drivers’ strike. Dairy prices fell 6.6 percent in July as international price quotations across all dairy commodities fell, with the sharpest declines registered for…
Farm Futures Survey: Farmer Support for Trump Slipping
A poll by Farm Futures shows support to Donald Trump from farmers is slipping. The survey found that 60 percent of farmers would vote for the president if the election…
Agri View: Rice Outlook Looks Good
…United States will export much of its crop. Well, all in all 2019 looks like a good year for rice and rice farmers. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett…
National FFA Organization Names VIP Recipients
…Rogersville, Tenn. “The VIP Award recognizes the dedicated individuals who contribute to the FFA mission of student success through their hard work and cooperation,” National FFA chief executive officer Mark…
FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims
…While the Department of Agriculture has jurisdiction over the term organic, Gottlieb says FDA oversees “general food labeling compliance and safety issues.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Coalition Pushing for COOL in NAFTA for Beef and Pork
The Coalition for a Prosperous America is urging the U.S. to include Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) for beef and pork in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Negotiations. Coalition member,…
Weekly Drought Monitor Update
…imposed by 665 public water supply authorities, according to the Texas Drought Preparedness Council, with a few mandating moderate to severe restrictions. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grains Exports on Track to Set New Record
…as a reminder of the resiliency” of U.S. exports and of the quality and price competitiveness of U.S. coarse grains and co-products. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….