…issued new allocations of funds in November. However, the agency can’t provide more money until Congress acts on a new farm bill. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: Global Poultry Prices Under Pressure
…Overseas, Rabobank says local poultry industries in Asia, Africa, and Europe are all enjoying profitable margins thanks to balanced supply and demand. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…nations. Starting Monday, Sept. 24, producers of shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries may apply for Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. In…
Canada Farmers Say Dairy Not a Bargaining Chip in Negotiations
…in the NAFTA negotiations. We have articulated clearly that the support means no access will be given to the Canadian dairy market.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…encourages local feedback and seeks to provide the tools and flexibilities school meal programs need to improve customer service. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs. In…
India – U.S. Closing In On Trade Agreement
…to the United States to “start doing a trade deal.” However, he didn’t provide a lot of specifics about the potential agreement. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bayer Says Dicamba Decision Likely Coming Soon
…in 2018. Bayer estimates dicamba-tolerant crops covered 50 million acres this year and predicts that number will only get larger in 2019. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy Welcomes Congressional Support for Year-Round E15
…Growth Energy recently launched a Midwestern bus tour called E15 Now that will carry that same message to events throughout the region. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Sets More Tariffs on U.S. Food and Ag Imports
…here in Iowa, this escalation of the trade conflict couldn’t have come at a worse time,” says Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Is Canada Purposefully Dragging Out NAFTA Negotiations?
…the negotiations, Congress won’t have any choice but to consider options on how to move forward and stand up for American workers.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Florence Washing Away Cotton and Tobacco Crops
…Florence are in the southern part the largest tobacco-growing region in North Carolina. Many other large tobacco-growing counties had damage as well. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Pork Production Shifting Because of Virus
…hogs in Belgium may make it much harder to contain the spread if those wild animals carry the virus into other countries. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Iowa Allowed To Join WOTUS Lawsuit
…to permanently end WOTUS.” While ag and business groups oppose the rule, it’s currently supported by many environmental groups in the U.S. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: UAV Popularity
…have to own the machine. You can just pay for its service. You may soon be able to lease one. I think it is safe to say that UAV’s, or…