…$30 billion borrowing limit during the period of the continuing resolution and needed its annual reimbursement moved forward to continue operating. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
State Ag Directors Say Next Farm Bill Could Provide Relief
…the farm bill,” that’s because nearly all of NASDA’s priorities for the 2014 Farm Bill were included in the final legislation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Help for Controling Woody Vegetation
What are some of the available resources for landowners to keep woody vegetation from overrunning their property? Rod Bain reports. woody-vegetation…
Iran Now Self-Sufficient in Wheat
…from domestic farmers this year in state-sponsored purchases. That figure represents a 20 percent increase from the same period last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups Urge Swift Resolution on Shipping Company Bankruptcy
…American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Grain & Feed Association, the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Heritage Foundation Slams Farm Bill
…Senate insist the current Farm Bill will not be reopened, and consideration of the next Farm Bill are sometime in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China places Anti-Dumping Duties on U.S. DDGs
…decision regarding the duties on DDGs could be even higher than the one issued Friday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image: Courtesy of U.S. Grains Council….
Chance for TPP Passage Slim
…in the House to approve the trade deal. Other countries are holding out on approval, pending action by the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Announces Sorghum Board Appointments
…by certified sorghum producer organizations. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their own resources to…
Food Security in the United States in 2015
…life for all household members. That is down from 14.0 percent in 2014. USDA’s Economic Research Service plays a leading role in Federal research on food security and food security…
Seaweed Could Reduce Pork Antibiotics Use
…for sustainable pig production.” The University says seaweed extracts for pork production could be available to farmers within the next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Greenpeace Co-founder Changes Stance on Biotech
…Greenpeace attempts to block genetically modified crops. Referring to Golden Rice, he called the efforts by Greenpeace a “crime against humanity.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Egypt Ergot Policy Saga Continues
…destined for Egypt was rejected. A delegation from Egypt is expected to arrive in Russia next week to discuss the standoff. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
…Bureau used a Senate report on the Clean Water Act this week to call on Congress to act on the rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….