The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working to increase pollinator populations by aiding farmers in making conservation improvements to help monarch butterflies and…
NAFTA Talks Continue This Week
…members of Congress encouraged Lighthizer to eliminate Canada’s tariffs on U.S. dairy exports and its protectionist pricing policies through the negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Food Price Index up 2.7 Percent
…to its year-ago level. Finally, sugar prices were down 4.8 percent for the month, and down 24 percent from April 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Credit Loan Volume up One Percent
…losses of $69 million for the first quarter of 2018, as compared with $37 million during the first quarter of 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Closes TB Investigation
…million in compensation for the destroyed animals. The successful investigation allows Canada to keep its bovine tuberculosis-free status regarding global trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Monsanto Leadership Out of Bayer Takeover
…which depends on required regulatory approvals. Until that date, both companies will continue to operate as competitors under their current structures. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy Pressing Trump on Biofuels
…send “a clear and final signal” that the White House will “no longer tolerate oil-backed schemes to derail the rural recovery.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S.-China Talks End With Little Progress
…the talks. The U.S. was focused on a trade deficit with China that it says reached over $375 billion last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conservatives Attack House Farm Bill
…it very important for farm and nutrition programs to be reassessed. They want the programs put on a more “responsible path.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA-White House Liaison Clovis Leaving Washington
…for a post that would essentially be the USDA’s top scientist. He had most recently been providing some guidance for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. A USDA spokesman says, “Dr….
Fake Veterinarian Takes Part in Missouri Cattle Fraud Scheme
…looked over the cattle because none were ever purchased. Hawkins is cooperating with authorities in any pending proceedings for the case. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Loan Rates Edging Higher
…than four percent. About 22 percent of the loans originated this year had an interest rate of more than six percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Beef Industry Leaders Release National Framework for Beef Sustainability
…High-Priority Indicators. These include: animal health and well-being, efficiency and yield, employee safety and well-being, land resources, water resources, and air and greenhouse gas emissions. The Public Comment Period will…
Analyst: Labor Shortages and Volatile Feed Prices Ahead for Meat Industry
…market. As for labor, he predicts rising competition for labor and associated wage increases over the next 12 to 18 months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….