…“impacts every single American,” offering a fairer, simpler tax code. For farmers, Roberts says the bill creates a “much more pro-growth tax system,” lowering the tax burden on farmers and…
Agri View: Interest Rates
Everett Griner talks about agriculture producers affected by the interest rates in today’s Agri View. Many farmers, large and small, have to borrow money to make a crop. Everett takes…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…Director of DPR. “A strong regulatory program gives guidance to the proficient farmers and pesticide applicators that grow the fruits and vegetables that are part of a healthy diet.” The…
USDA Expands Flexibility, Encourages Program Integration in SNAP Administration
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued national program guidance that gives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) state operators new flexibility to make their operations…
California Citrus Production Outpaces Florida
California citrus production has surpassed Florida and has taken over as the newest leader for American citrus production. Forecasts also indicate that California will continue in its new position as…
Egg Supply Dropping Prices, Pressuring Cage-Free Market
…make the transition. The current overabundance of conventional eggs makes this investment difficult in the near term, the report points out. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Drought Severity Index Launched
…places where ground readings are difficult to obtain. You can find the data online by searching for the UCI drought index. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Disaster Bill Includes Cotton, Dairy Provisions
The $81 billion House disaster aid package includes provisions for cotton growers and limited support for dairy producers. The National Farmers Union says both cotton and dairy farmers need appropriations…
Agri View: Irma Cost Continues to Mount
…to mount in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses the damage to the agriculture losses suffered in Georgia and Florida, and the resiliency of the farmers. Irma Cost Continues to Mount…
Wendy’s to Reduce Antibiotics Use in Beef Supply Chain
…a report noting that U.S. sales and distribution of antibiotics approved for use in food animals fell ten percent in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cruz Proposes Renewable Fuel Credit Cap
…of ethanol in the U.S. gasoline supply. They claim the volume increase would boost supplies of the credits, lowering their prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Co-ops Get Section 199 Fix in Tax Bill
…the tax legislation would result in a tax increase on farmers if the deduction was removed in the bill, as planned. National Milk Producers Federation President Jim Mulhern says the…
Organic Trade Association Filed Complaint About Organic Livestock Rule
…and poultry producers “can rest assured that they will not be forced out of business by another costly and burdensome regulation.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
…earlier this year repealing WOTUS, a move EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt told the American Farm Bureau Federation at the time would bring certainty in water regulation for farmers and ranchers….