…which will include massive investment in rural America.” Background: According to the Federal Communications Commission, 80% of the 24 million American households that do not have reliable, affordable high-speed internet…
President Trump Signs Omnibus
With President Donald Trump’s signature, the 2018 omnibus spending bill—and the several provisions that benefit farmers, ranchers and rural communities it includes—became law. The measure, which was a must-pass to…
Central Valley Grower Receives Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
…The award is presented by the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers every year as a way to recognize individuals whose substantial contributions have…
Online Grocery Sales on Track to Being $100 Billion Industry
…using online platforms for some of their grocery purchases in as little as five years. Reaching $100 billion in online grocery sales would equate to every household in America spending…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for American products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life throughout America. For…
Farm Bureau Concerned About Possible Chinese Trade Retaliation
…to deteriorate, our lives as farmers and ranchers will become more difficult. America’s farmers and ranchers export more than $21 billion of farm products to China – more than 20…
Bayer Announces Crop Science Incubator Space
…and external innovation efforts use the strengths of all parties and am confident that the outcomes will benefit farmers worldwide.” To expand its innovation ecosystem within the Sacramento region and…
NBB Disappointed with No New Biodiesel Tax Credit
The omnibus appropriations bill that’s already won approval in the House of Representatives doesn’t reinstitute the biodiesel tax credit. Kurt Kovarik, National Biodiesel Board VP of Federal Affairs, says his…
Farmers for Free Trade: Tariffs Make American Farmers a Target
…a target on the backs of American farmers. Kuehl says, “In fact, in testimony this week, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says that ‘farmers get the short end of the…
Omnibus Spending Bill Also Contains Livestock “Fixes”
…of these issues.” USCA says they thank members of Congress for acknowledging and addressing regulatory overreach and its potential negative impact on the livestock industry. From the National Association of…
Appropriations Bill Agreed Upon by Congress, Contains Section 199A “Fix”
…to Section 199A of the tax law that currently gives farmers an incentive to sell to cooperatives rather than privately owned companies. The National Grain and Feed Association was happy…
More U.S. Trading Partners Exempted from Tariffs
…and the U.S. Commerce Department have been in talks with several countries about exempting them from the steel and aluminum tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump: China Tariffs Will Total $50 Billion
…Bloomberg says Trump instructed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to look into claims that China steals U.S. intellectual property and forces American companies to transfer their technical know-how to Chinese…
Chinese Retaliation On U.S. Pork Exports Will Harm The Rural Economy
The National Pork Producers Council warned that possible Chinese tariffs on U.S. pork could have a significant negative impact on rural America. China has indicated it will impose the duties…