…provisions of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, if approved. Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says the last several years has seen…
Farm Credit Administration Releases Quarterly Report
…that overall, the Farm Credit System is safe and financially sound, and system institutions are well-positioned for the risks facing agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pence: “Very Close” to Renegotiated NAFTA
…be reached by early May. The timeline would allow the U.S. enough time to present the agreement to lawmakers following the November midterm election. From the National Association of Farm…
Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
…signed into law meaningful reforms and forest management tools that will help us better maintain our national forests. Under Jim Hubbard’s leadership, we will put these tools to use, restore…
Exxon, Chevron Ask EPA for Biofuel Blending Exemptions
…joint statement saying, “EPA is hiding behind poor excuses about proprietary business information to shield big oil companies from public scrutiny.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: Domestic Dairy Demand to Climb in 2018
…competitive as U.S. prices are below international levels and will be helped by a persistently weak dollar. “The optimistic domestic demand outlook, together with slowing milk production levels, could curb…
Asian Nations Cautious About the U.S. Back in TPP
…“I think that’s one of the reasons why the United States is taking a second look at possibly re-joining the TPP.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Argentina Market Now Open To U.S. Pork
With strong support and input from the National Pork Producers Council, the United States and Argentina this week finalized an export certificate that allows the U.S. pork industry to ship…
Trump Announces E15 Waiver Support to Farm State Lawmakers
…on summer-time E15 sales “allows retailers to offer better options alongside traditional blends all year long.” National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson applauded the move as well, but says “more…
Trump Tells Trade Team to Look Into Re-joining TPP
…tariffs as a result. President Trump has promised to support farmers through a trade war, which many speculate would come from the Commodity Credit Corporation. From the National Association of…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…of this farm bill must reflect the growing challenges family farmers face.” National Pork Producers Council The National Pork Producers Council hailed the House Committee on Agriculture’s inclusion in its…
Farm Bill Text Expected Thursday
…says he views any differences not as problems but as challenges, and that he and Stabenow are determined to work together. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
States Among Most Vulnerable from Proposed Tariffs
…according to the report, which suggests the economic impact will worsen if China follows through on all of its proposed tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Peterson Introduces MPP Replacement Program
…Dairy industry groups have vowed to continue to seek more support for dairy farmers through Congress and the next farm bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….