A bipartisan bill to exempt farmers from reporting to the U.S. Coast Guard emissions from the natural breakdown of manure on their farms yesterday was introduced in the U.S. House….
Livestock Haulers Get Another ELD Waiver
On Tuesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted livestock haulers an additional 90-day waiver from a regulation that could have a negative effect on animal well-being. The National Pork…
Key Farm Groups Like Co-op Tax Fix
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and the National Grain and Feed Association are both in favor of a legislative proposal that would fix an unintended consequence of the Republican…
Trump Wants China to Cut Trade Deficit by $100 Billion
…and what the president tweeted recently. The official confirmed that the Trump tweet was a “typo,” and he meant $100 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Under Secretary Remains Optimistic on Trade Despite Tariffs
…the “America First” trade agenda can be challenging, he feels it will be successful in getting U.S. farmers better trade agreements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Study: RFS Impact on Refinery Profitability Minimal
…questionable management decisions, including the decision to sell off the RINs it had acquired, in hopes of buying them back at a lower cost. From the National Association of Farm…
Farmers for Free Trade Launching $500,000 Ad Campaign on Trade
…Lugar says, “America’s farmers and ranchers depend on policies that open markets and are hurt by policies that throw up barriers to trade.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Crops Hold Onto Harmful Mutations That Reduce Productivity
…allow maize and other crop researchers to address numerous questions,” he added. The study was funded by the ARS, the National Science Foundation, Cornell University’s Plant Breeding and Genetics Section,…
Secretary Perdue Supports Agriculture Exemption Extension for ELD Mandate
…Several industry groups such as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have also applauded the action. The waiver period will also allow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to clarify how…
Top Vegetable Varieties for 2018
Cathy Isom tells us just a bit about the top new veggie varieties of the new year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Each year, non-profit All-America Selections…
Barrasso Introduces Catch-all Farm Regulation Reduction Bill
…requirements for farmers and ranchers. The bill would also end overlapping environmental permitting for pesticide application requirements, protect the personal information of agricultural producers, and prevent farmers from being hit…
Study: Trump Tariffs to Cost an Estimated 24,000 Agriculture Jobs
…Meanwhile, some trade experts don’t expect the tariffs to last long because the tariffs have an overwhelming U.S. and global unpopularity. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Study Finds Breakthrough in Glyphosate Resistance Research
…recommends that farmers “do not abuse glyphosate” so the industry doesn’t lose the option of using the herbicide in the future. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Seek Syngenta Lawsuit Settlement Approval
U.S. farmers in a class action lawsuit are seeking approval of a settlement agreement with Syngenta. Court records show the class action lawsuit is seeking court approval for a record…