…government and the Canadian government to remember that we are allies and we rely on each other for future economic prosperity.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
International Lawsuit Targets Heart of Trump Tariffs
…are expected through retaliatory tariffs, including those from China on U.S. agricultural products that are set to start late next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CDC Retracts Farmer Suicide Rate Findings
…rate among managers, in contrast, was average. Still, of those in the “Triple F” category, nearly 90 percent are agricultural workers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Passes Farm Bill, Next Stop: Conference
…little fanfare in major changes, compared to the current bill that expires later this year. The bill includes Senator John Thune’s amendment to allow partial haying and grazing on Conservation…
Senate Farm Bill Passes with Overwhelming Support
…Assistance Program. The differences between the two farm bill’s also include conservation initiatives and farm subsidies. There have been mixed reactions to the Senate farm bill getting passed just days…
Women in Agribusiness Now Accepting Award Nominees
…well. Entry forms and guidelines for submissions are available online at www.womeninag.com. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, July 20th, 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Signals Aid Plan Announcement Possible Around Labor Day
…stop all U.S. soybean purchases completely, Brazil’s production and exports are growing, and China is seeking alternatives to U.S. agricultural products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Farm Bill to Include Grassley Payment Limits
…bill and announced Wednesday by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts in an effort to expedite the passage of the bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cover Crop Efficacy Highlighted in Colusa County
A walnut orchard in Princeton has developed a system that demonstrates cover crop efficacy in strengthening tree health from the ground up. By reaching out to the local Natural Resources…
USDA Taking Comments on Product of USA Label
…period opened last week following a petition by the American Grassfed Association and the Organization for Competitive Markets. The petition demands the Food Safety Inspection Service policy be changed to…
China Dropping Tariffs on Feed Grains from Asian Countries
…January, the move is still seen as a step to reduce China’s dependence on U.S. soybeans amid the ongoing trade war. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Promotion Authority to Auto-Renew
…trade agreements. Most recently passed in 2015, TPA was favored by a majority of agriculture groups which supported the Trans-Pacific Partnership. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Farm Bill Making Progress
…lack of the amendment in the committee-passed bill prompted Grassley to be the lone vote against the legislation at the time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ganaz, GroGuru Win Radicle Automation Challenge
…and GroGuru and providing them with the resources needed to bring their technology to market is one step closer to reaching our goal of keeping agriculture viable in this country.”…