…and the U.S. Commerce Department have been in talks with several countries about exempting them from the steel and aluminum tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump: China Tariffs Will Total $50 Billion
…Lighthizer and the administration about “indiscriminate” tariffs against China, noting that “it’s not about backing down, it’s about hitting the target.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA/NIFA Announces Support to Relieve Veterinarian Shortage Situations
…veterinary technicians, and veterinary technician students gain specialized skills and provide practices with additional resources needed to more effectively mitigate veterinary service shortages in the U.S. Ultimately, VSGP will bolster…
Nuts for Calories!
Not all of nuts’ calories are taken up by the human body; on some of them, the body gets a free pass, according to studies by Agricultural Research Service (ARS)…
Perdue Comments Regarding Omnibus Spending Bill
…code by favoring one side over another. Additionally, improving the way we fund wildfire suppression will help us better manage our forests. If we ensure that we have adequate resources…
NCBA Encouraged by “Positive Developments” in Omnibus Spending Bill
…of Service rules that do not currently work for those truckers driving livestock across this great nation. Recent NCBA actions on this issue include: September 2017 – NCBA and allied…
NFU Concerned About Harmful Modifications to Section 199A
…199A that ensured farmers and cooperatives wouldn’t be worse off. Johnson says, “Those compromises were disregarded in favor of corporate interests.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
John Deere Concerned About Trade Retaliation
…prices significantly. Allen says the price of steel could legitimately rise up to 30 percent in a short period of time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Talking With Other Countries About Tariff Exemptions
…the U.S. trade agreement with South Korea, known as KORUS. The U.S. has already granted tariff exemptions for Canada and Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
European Union Approves Bayer Takeover of Monsanto, with Conditions
…ensures that there will be effective competition and innovation in seeds, pesticides, and digital agriculture markets after the merger is complete. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration Formally Requests Fast-Track Extension
…TPA renewal process to concerns that many Republicans have about the administration’s ideas on revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue: Administration Unlikely to Cap RIN Prices
…cents as of last week. “The conversation has already been helpful in that area of driving RIN prices down,” Perdue adds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Bankers, Accountants Oppose Sugar Policy Modernization Act
…economic repercussions would be severe for the many vulnerable rural communities and regional economies that depend on a strong sugar law. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Culver’s Launching Third Annual #FarmingFridays Project
…that we continue to have enough food to feed our country’s growing population by supporting agricultural programs that teach smart farming. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….