…million through EQIP on various conservation projects to benefit things such as water quality and conservation, air quality and forest conservation. “[The funding] went out to help our diverse farmers…
U.S. Now has 6.5 Million Acres of Organic Certified Land
…organic farmland statistics because the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will not be issuing data on organic acreage for 2018. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Panel Calls for Congress to Pass Senate Version of the Farm Bill
…are up for reelection, as noted by the Hagstrom Report. Meanwhile, Erik Olson of the Natural Resources Defense Council said, “Congress is at a crossroads.” Referring to the Senate bill,…
USDA Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…to provide a framework for agricultural industries to pool resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight,…
Trudeau Says USMCA Keeps China Trade Door Open
…form their own bilateral trade pact. However, Trudeau says the clause does not stop Canada from doing business with “whom it pleases.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
…to the greater Indianapolis area as part of the National Days of Service. Places where students will be giving back to the community include Gleaners Food Bank, Maplelawn Farmstead, the…
USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Low-Gossypol Cotton
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces the deregulation of Texas A&M’s cotton variety genetically engineered to have ultra-low levels of gossypol in…
International Trade Commission to Review USMCA
…of November by leaders of the three countries, but must be approved by the governing bodies of each nation before taking effect. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rising Output Compressing Ag Margins
…recently negotiated trade deals show upside, “global demand for output from the U.S. agriculture sector is being outpaced by current U.S. production.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Another African Swine Fever Outbreak Reported in China
…the disease was confirmed on a big pig farm showed that it got more serious.” Larger operations typically have better biosecurity measures. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
…EQIP, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) assists with the implementation of different types of conservation practices. “Right now, we’re waiting for a new farm bill, but we do have…
Women in Agriculture Say Barriers to Equality Persist
…or more to achieve full equality. Key actions were identified to remove obstacles to equality, including training, education, support and public awareness. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Export Exchange Next Week
…suppliers and service providers across the value chain. Hosted by the U.S. Grains Council, the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy, Export Exchange is an educational and trade forum for…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…month, to agricultural producers through the Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs. Approximately $3 billion in payments will be made…