…The National Pork Producers Council says the organization is pushing for full access to the Australian market, noting that pork is the largest U.S. agricultural export to Australia. However, NPPC…
2019 Farmland Rental Rates Expected Steady with 2018
Farmland rental rates are not expected to change much in 2019. A new forecast by Farmers National Company predicts cash rental rates for 2019 to stay the same as 2018,…
Hurricane Changes Fly-in Schedule for Ag Groups
Hurricane Florence is adding another wrinkle to the farm bill process as farmers are being asked to return home Wednesday (09.12.18) as part of the National Pork Producers Council legislative…
Farm, Ethanol Groups Urge President to Restore Integrity to RFS, Allow Year-Round E15 Sales
In a letter to President Trump, the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, National Sorghum Producers, American Coalition for Ethanol, Growth Energy, and Renewable Fuels…
National Dairy Council New Product Competition Underway
The National Dairy Council New Product Competition seeks the next dairy product from college students across the United States and Canada. The eighth annual competition is for students to develop…
Perdue Says NAFTA Must Include Dairy Fix
…agreement have been announced. There is no clear deadline set for the talks, but optimism remains that an agreement can be reached this month. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Senate Ag Leaders Question USDA Reorganization
…the National Institute of Food and Agriculture out of Washington, according to the Hagstrom Report. Roberts and Stabenow say stakeholders are worried that relocating positions outside of Washington will lead…
OTA Moving Forward with Voluntary Checkoff
…Laura Batcha says the organic community is “committed to enabling a sound, resilient and sustainable future,” through the checkoff and other efforts. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Farmers Union DC Fly-in This Week
…members will press lawmakers to support family agriculture, strong protections from international trade market disruptions, and expansion of the American grown biofuel market. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Gap Remains in Farm Bill Talks Over SNAP
…Thursday after a “very good conversation” on Wednesday. After the meeting on Thursday, Roberts says, “Today, that walked back a little bit. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Industry Coalition Opposes New China Tariffs
…citizens will only compound over time. Groups signing the letter include the Ag Transportation Coalition, the Corn Refiners Association, and many more. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
What’s Next for E-Verify Immigration System
…is there’s a guest worker provision included in the bill. ADC CEO Laurie Fischer says, “We can’t have one without the other.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
OTA Wants Voluntary Checkoff Program
…a voluntary program to maximize producer participation and decision making. The committee will also bring together private efforts to foster organic research. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Swine Fever Spreads; FAO Calls Emergency Meeting
…contain the spread of the virus. The ASF virus was also identified by South Korea in pork products transported out of China. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….