…rates. In the end, the return on investment for farmland owners hopefully has bottomed out as interest rates have started to climb. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Hurricane Changes Fly-in Schedule for Ag Groups
…Hurricane Florence will make landfall in the Carolinas as a strong category five storm Thursday, with impacts all along the eastern seaboard. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Dairy Council New Product Competition Underway
…are among the top motivators across gender and age groups. The deadline for submissions is January 14th. For more information, visit USDairy.com. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Building Good Soil for Your Garden
…soil means a great garden. Here are a few all-natural amendments to keep soil in tip top shape. Mineral-rich rocks, like basalt and granite, when crushed into powder, sprinkle over…
Perdue Says NAFTA Must Include Dairy Fix
…been announced. There is no clear deadline set for the talks, but optimism remains that an agreement can be reached this month. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Ag Leaders Question USDA Reorganization
…have expressed concerns over the USDA plan to place economics functions under the Office of the Secretary and to move most of the employees of the Economic Research Service and…
OTA Moving Forward with Voluntary Checkoff
…Laura Batcha says the organic community is “committed to enabling a sound, resilient and sustainable future,” through the checkoff and other efforts. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Farmers Union DC Fly-in This Week
…will press lawmakers to support family agriculture, strong protections from international trade market disruptions, and expansion of the American grown biofuel market. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Gap Remains in Farm Bill Talks Over SNAP
…can accept. The differences don’t lie in just the SNAP program. There are unresolved differences remaining in the commodity, conservation, and energy titles. Ag Chair Pat Roberts also says the…
USDA, FDA Announce Joint Public Meeting on Use of Animal Cell Culture Technology
…discuss the use of cell culture technology to develop products derived from livestock and poultry. The joint public meeting, hosted by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the…
Industry Coalition Opposes New China Tariffs
…citizens will only compound over time. Groups signing the letter include the Ag Transportation Coalition, the Corn Refiners Association, and many more. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
What’s Next for E-Verify Immigration System
…is there’s a guest worker provision included in the bill. ADC CEO Laurie Fischer says, “We can’t have one without the other.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
OTA Wants Voluntary Checkoff Program
…a voluntary program to maximize producer participation and decision making. The committee will also bring together private efforts to foster organic research. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Swine Fever Spreads; FAO Calls Emergency Meeting
…contain the spread of the virus. The ASF virus was also identified by South Korea in pork products transported out of China. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….