…a number of accomplishments in the areas of program integrity, program efficiency, expanded options, and customer service. These accomplishments include the way RMA develops new pilot programs, and makes policy…
Help the Planet – Environmentally Friendly Holidays
…to Mother Earth when ringing in the holidays with your favorite guests without misusing resources and piling up trash. One thing you can do… is the dishes! Don’t bother buying…
Egg Supply Dropping Prices, Pressuring Cage-Free Market
…make the transition. The current overabundance of conventional eggs makes this investment difficult in the near term, the report points out. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Drought Severity Index Launched
…places where ground readings are difficult to obtain. You can find the data online by searching for the UCI drought index. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Disaster Bill Includes Cotton, Dairy Provisions
…“deeply flawed safety net program.” The bill also includes $2.6 billion for Florida agriculture for producers who have suffered hurricane-related losses. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wendy’s to Reduce Antibiotics Use in Beef Supply Chain
…a report noting that U.S. sales and distribution of antibiotics approved for use in food animals fell ten percent in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cruz Proposes Renewable Fuel Credit Cap
…of ethanol in the U.S. gasoline supply. They claim the volume increase would boost supplies of the credits, lowering their prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Co-ops Get Section 199 Fix in Tax Bill
…Mulhern says the favorable treatment for gross income “will help minimize any potential increase in the tax burden on farmer-owned cooperatives.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Trade Association Filed Complaint About Organic Livestock Rule
…and poultry producers “can rest assured that they will not be forced out of business by another costly and burdensome regulation.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
…farm over 90 million acres in the country, meaning they have a big role to play in the nation’s water quality. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest $10 million in the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, funding innovative conservation projects in three focus areas: grazing lands, organic systems and soil health….
FCA Reports on Agricultural Economic Conditions
…the report says the System is safe and financially sound, and should be able to face the risks posed to agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Coalition Wants Federal Ag Budget to Increase
…budget has fallen by 20 percent, while most other allocations have either grown or not faced the same depth of cuts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Republican Governors Meet VP About NAFTA
…meet with Pence. Like agriculture, they also want the administration to make sure they keep access to North American markets open. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….