Domestic demand for dairy products like natural cheese and butter, along with premium dairy products, should rise in the second half of 2018. That prediction comes from Rabobank in its…
Asian Nations Cautious About the U.S. Back in TPP
…“I think that’s one of the reasons why the United States is taking a second look at possibly re-joining the TPP.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…investing in not only our farmers but our nation’s future and food security.” – Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-01) “The Farm Bill provides our farmers and ranchers the resources they need…
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…truly touches on everyone—first of all, because everyone eats, but also because of the conservation, research, trade and other programs it contains,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “Representing farmers and…
Trump Announces E15 Waiver Support to Farm State Lawmakers
…ethanol.” NFU called on the administration to eliminate similar barriers to expanded use of higher blends of ethanol, such as E30. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Tells Trade Team to Look Into Re-joining TPP
…President Trump has promised to support farmers through a trade war, which many speculate would come from the Commodity Credit Corporation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…as new provisions for cotton farmers included in the commodity title. We also appreciate improvements proposed for federal crop insurance. There are additional provisions aimed at improving conservation programs, the…
Chairman Conaway Introduces the Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…been cut in half. Natural disasters and global markets distorted by predatory trade practices of foreign countries, including high and rising foreign subsidies, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, have resulted in…
Farm Bill Text Expected Thursday
…says he views any differences not as problems but as challenges, and that he and Stabenow are determined to work together. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
States Among Most Vulnerable from Proposed Tariffs
…according to the report, which suggests the economic impact will worsen if China follows through on all of its proposed tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Peterson Introduces MPP Replacement Program
…across the country are “facing tough times that show no signs of letting up.” USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts dairy farms to experience a 19.2 percent decrease in net cash…
AEM: First-Quarter Ag Tractor & Combine Sales Data Released
…January-March compared to 2017. AEM AG Services senior vice president Curt Blades says equipment dealers are “still contending with diplomatic jockeying” in regards to trade, negative changes to the Renewable…
USDA Proposes to Update Branding Requirements for Cattle from Mexico
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to update its branding requirements for cattle entering the United States from Mexico. The…
Trump’s EO on Reducing Poverty Promotes Economic Independence
…a reality. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that include the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program…