…Republican conference is meeting this weekend, and Wolff says AFBF expects details of a proposal could be released early next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Mulling Options on Dicamba
…for the 2018 growing season with an eye towards ensuring that the technology is available,” and that growers use it responsibly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Milk Processing Expansion Needed
…bear the brunt of the near-term oversupply of milk, they are increasingly looking for ways to discourage producers from expanding production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Exports Groups Urge Passage of the CREAATE Act
…both programs have faced stagnant funding and eroding real dollar impact due to inflation, sequestration, administrative costs and increased global competition. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Head to Canada Next Week
…billion. For exports to Canada, it’s estimated that the U.S. exports $4.8 billion worth of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
…commodities, according to data released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Results of the 2016 Certified Organic Survey show that 2016 sales were…
Pecan Pies at Risk Following Hurricane Irma
…the state are 100 years old, but any new trees planted won’t bear a crop for about five to seven years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tyson Reevaluating Planned Facility After Locals Back Away from Incentives
…in jeopardy after the county decision, which followed a town hall meeting that persuaded the local officials to oppose the project. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Beef Cattle Contribute to Sustainable Food System
…a critical role in adding value to these residual products, a large share of which could otherwise be an environmental burden.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bayer Seeking EU Review of Monsanto Deal
…appropriate evaluation given the size of the transaction.” Company officials say the deal remains on track to close early next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Exports, Trade Surplus, See Increases
…Farm Journal’s AgWeb. The initial fiscal year 2018 forecast shows exports will reach $139 billion, slightly lower than the current level. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lighthizer: NAFTA Negotiation at Warp Speed, May Not Be Successful
…the nation an “unprecedented” threat because of policies that subsidize domestic production, create national champions, force technology transfers and distort markets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Comments on Censky and McKinney Senate Committee Hearing
…President Donald Trump has nominated Censky to service as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, while McKinney is the president’s choice to be the very first Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign…
Retail Meat Prices Slip Lower in August
…higher wholesale values that were present in the supply chain earlier in the summer. However, those prices have dropped since then. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….