…which depends on required regulatory approvals. Until that date, both companies will continue to operate as competitors under their current structures. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy Pressing Trump on Biofuels
…send “a clear and final signal” that the White House will “no longer tolerate oil-backed schemes to derail the rural recovery.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Armed to Farm Program Provides Veterans with Farming Skills
…by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). The latest week-long training was recently offered in California for the first time at Glide Ranch in Davis. “We were amazed. We…
U.S.-China Talks End With Little Progress
…the talks. The U.S. was focused on a trade deficit with China that it says reached over $375 billion last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conservatives Attack House Farm Bill
…it very important for farm and nutrition programs to be reassessed. They want the programs put on a more “responsible path.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA-White House Liaison Clovis Leaving Washington
…While we are sad Dr. Clovis is leaving USDA, we wish him well in his future endeavors back home in Iowa.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Fake Veterinarian Takes Part in Missouri Cattle Fraud Scheme
…looked over the cattle because none were ever purchased. Hawkins is cooperating with authorities in any pending proceedings for the case. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Loan Rates Edging Higher
…than four percent. About 22 percent of the loans originated this year had an interest rate of more than six percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety
…all of our nominations as quickly as possible.” Background: Dr. Brashears is a Professor of Food Safety and Public Health and the Director of the International Center for Food Industry…
Beef Industry Leaders Release National Framework for Beef Sustainability
…emissions. The Public Comment Period will end July first. To learn more about the framework or to submit comments, visit www.USRSBFramework.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Analyst: Labor Shortages and Volatile Feed Prices Ahead for Meat Industry
…market. As for labor, he predicts rising competition for labor and associated wage increases over the next 12 to 18 months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Biofuels Group Files Lawsuit against EPA’s Pruitt
…manner “behind closed doors with no accountability.” The Association filed the lawsuit with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit given its “national implications” for the RFS program…
CBO Publishes Farm Bill Analysis
…House of Representatives is expected to consider the farm bill, titled the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, within the next few weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm Bureau Hails Publishing of Food Disclosure Standard
The following statement regarding the proposed National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “The proposed National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, published…