…farmers under the most pressure right now. Dragging this through another year will make it trouble for all farmers. So, who cares? That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…Greg Ibach. “USDA’s Specialty Crop Multi-State Program provides the grease to help them leverage state and private sector resources across state lines—especially the knowledge and experience of farmers and the…
Celebrating National Raisin Day
…Day and National Raisin Day. To celebrate them together, try a delicious Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe. Use #NationalRaisinDay on social media to share your love for raisins! I’m Cathy Isom……
Syngenta Says European Decision Takes Ag In The Wrong Direction
…wasn’t the right decision for the future of agriculture or the environment in Europe. Syngenta says agriculture needs all the options it has to help farmers ensure that consumers have…
American Veterinary Association Pleased With House Farm Bill
…new authorizations and funding for a National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, The National Animal Health Laboratory Network, and a livestock vaccine bank with immediate attention to foot-and-mouth disease….
EPA Chief Faces Tough Questions
…very clear: I have nothing to hide as it relates to how I’ve run the agency for the past 16 months.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Waivers Lower Ethanol Production Six Percent
…data, confirms our concerns and sheds light on the scope and magnitude of Administrator Pruitt’s campaign to undermine the RFS. “ From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Tough Times for Cotton Producers
Everett Griner talks about the tough times cotton producers have had in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what needs to change and what is in the future for cotton…
RFA to CARB: Ethanol Plays a Key Role in LCFS Success Story
…help facilitate achievement of future LCFS goals by accelerating and maximizing the decarbonization of remaining liquid transportation fuels,” RFA wrote in comments. CARB data show that ethanol is responsible for…
Celebrating National Arbor Day
…day when we’re all encouraged to plant and care for trees. April 27th is National Arbor Day. A perfect excuse to give a little extra TLC to the trees that…
Farmers’ Share of the Food Dollar at a Record Low
…dollar consumed at home and the food at home dollar, the farmers’ share of the food dollar is at record-low levels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups Applaud Precision Ag Connectivity Act
…Commission says 39 percent of rural Americans lack access to basic broadband services compared to only four percent of urban Americans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Former Senators Ask Congress to Investigate EPA/RFS Waivers
…regulatory handouts at the expense of farmers, biofuel workers, and American consumers,” says Dorgan and Talent. “Granting secretive ‘hardship’ waivers to some of the nation’s most profitable petroleum giants undermines…
EPA Chief Faces Scrutiny on Capitol Hill
…passing during his opening statement. He did acknowledge there’s been “a learning curve” and that “facts are facts, fiction is fiction.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….