…6.6 percent. To learn more about the Margin Protection Program for dairy, contact your local USDA Farm Service Agency county office at offices.usda.gov or visit us on the Web at…
Bill Sets Up Group To Study Trucking Regulations
…hauling livestock. The “Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act” would establish a working group at the Department of Transportation (DOT) to examine the federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules and the Electronic…
NACD Reacts To Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill Draft
…of the 2018 Farm Bill. Despite budgetary constraints and competing priorities, this bill provides investments into conservation by maintaining overall Conservation Title funding levels. Additionally, the bill increases the Conservation…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Update
…and non-commercial poultry owners can be found here. For commercial poultry owners, biosecurity tips can be found here. This video public service announcement has been produced to share information about…
House Farm Bill Still Uncertain
…Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Senate leadership expressed hope that the Senate could pass its version of the farm bill this month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Livestock Groups Happy with FMD Funding in Farm Bill
…FMD outbreak in the United States, it would cost the beef and pork industries a combined $128 billion over ten years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Calling for Flexibility in NAFTA Talks
…is focused on automobile trade, dairy is a sticking point for Canada, which is not backing away from its dairy program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCGA’s Novak Selected as CropLife America CEO
…business administration from Purdue University, a law degree from the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
…stores, websites, hatcheries, and from relatives. Seventy outbreaks of Salmonella infections have been linked to contact with backyard flocks since 2000. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits for Growers
The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center conducts trials year-round to find plants and mixes that producers can successfully use to improve their soils. Lockeford PMC Manager Margaret…
Chief Ag Negotiator Says It’s “Time to Play Offense”
…addressed.” Doud says he understands farmers are anxious about Chinese tariffs but the best thing now is to start playing offense. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexican Cheese Tariffs Could Devastate American Dairy Export Sales
…to prevent farmers from bearing the brunt of trade negotiations. U.S. cheese imports to Mexico were worth $391 million last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cruz Still Pushing for Biofuels Overhaul
…and allegations of ethical misconduct. Refiners, who support Pruitt, agree with Cruz that it’s too early to write off a deal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration Planning USDA Reorganization
…the Forest Service has the largest number of employees in any USDA division. Yet another proposal included combining the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service, which oversees meat, poultry, processed…