…of them. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, has pledged to continue and expand Obama’s climate agenda through more regulations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more….
Rural Mainstreet Economy Weakens
…area. On average, farm loan defaults are expected to rise by 5.4 percent over the next 12 months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Creighton University…
Rabobank: Land Rent Values Must Decline
…Moving forward, the report says rent values need to begin dropping to balance with lower commodity prices over the long term. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Got wild pigs?
…private landowners and public lands,” said John Harper, UC Cooperative Extension livestock and natural resources advisor in Mendocino and Lake counties. To complement the survey, Harper and Roger Baldwin, UC…
Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
…EPA have worked together to harmonize their standards under this program. The agencies have worked closely with the State of California’s Air Resources Board in developing and finalizing the standards….
Application of Dicamba on Cotton and Soybeans Is Unlawful
…of crops have been infected. Other complaints have shown up in Arkansas, Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada and China Canola Talks End Without Deal
…make it more difficult for China to get a free trade deal with Canada which it has been pushing for recently. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Indonesian Wheat Milling Executives Coming to America
…wheat the most reliable supply in the world.” The tour runs from August 17-27 in North Dakota and the Pacific Northwest. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Dairy Farmers Ask USDA to Buy Cheese
…has slumped over the last two years, with a large part of that due to fewer purchases from China and Russia. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Obama Tells Congress That TPP Is Coming
…labor and environmental standards in countries like Vietnam. Currency manipulation is another part of the deal that Congress wants answers on. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Modern Technology
…and groundwater Increased worker safety In addition, robotic technologies enable more reliable monitoring and management of natural resources, such as air and water quality. It also gives producers greater control…
Ranchers, Loggers Express Concerns About Forest Plans
…current on-the-ground conditions.” Neil McDougald, a University of California natural resources farm advisor emeritus, said he believes livestock grazing and forest thinning have an important role in maintaining forest health…
Restaurant Chain Apologizes to Beef Producers
…located in Canada—and that it would work with local farms “to build a supply of Alberta beef that meets their criteria.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Sales of Precision Farm Services Expected to Slow
…their business. The survey shows just one in 10 dealers are projecting revenue increases of over eight percent for this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….