…2008 Farm Bill to provide farmers with stress assistance programs, but has not been funded since being authorized. The National Farmers Union applauded the legislation, saying the bill would provide…
House Follows Senate, Introduces Emission Reporting Exemption
…and Obama administrations supported exempting agricultural producers, but a federal court found the law did not clearly exclude farms and ranches. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cranberries Targeted by EU in Trade Spat
…says he has spoke with a representative from the European Union recently, who has confirmed U.S. dairy will also be targeted. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Bill Exempts Farms From Reporting Emissions
…The National Pork Producers Council strongly supports the legislation, which is similar to a bipartisan bill introduced last month in the Senate. Sponsored by Reps. Billy Long, R-Mo., and Jim…
Livestock Haulers Get Another ELD Waiver
On Tuesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted livestock haulers an additional 90-day waiver from a regulation that could have a negative effect on animal well-being. The National Pork…
Key Farm Groups Like Co-op Tax Fix
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and the National Grain and Feed Association are both in favor of a legislative proposal that would fix an unintended consequence of the Republican…
Trump Wants China to Cut Trade Deficit by $100 Billion
…and what the president tweeted recently. The official confirmed that the Trump tweet was a “typo,” and he meant $100 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Under Secretary Remains Optimistic on Trade Despite Tariffs
…the “America First” trade agenda can be challenging, he feels it will be successful in getting U.S. farmers better trade agreements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Study: RFS Impact on Refinery Profitability Minimal
…questionable management decisions, including the decision to sell off the RINs it had acquired, in hopes of buying them back at a lower cost. From the National Association of Farm…
Farmers for Free Trade Launching $500,000 Ad Campaign on Trade
…Lugar says, “America’s farmers and ranchers depend on policies that open markets and are hurt by policies that throw up barriers to trade.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Crops Hold Onto Harmful Mutations That Reduce Productivity
…allow maize and other crop researchers to address numerous questions,” he added. The study was funded by the ARS, the National Science Foundation, Cornell University’s Plant Breeding and Genetics Section,…
Secretary Perdue Supports Agriculture Exemption Extension for ELD Mandate
…Several industry groups such as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have also applauded the action. The waiver period will also allow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to clarify how…
Barrasso Introduces Catch-all Farm Regulation Reduction Bill
…with penalties for engaging in “normal agricultural operations that could be considered ‘baiting’ of migratory game birds.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image credit: Senator John…
Study: Trump Tariffs to Cost an Estimated 24,000 Agriculture Jobs
…Meanwhile, some trade experts don’t expect the tariffs to last long because the tariffs have an overwhelming U.S. and global unpopularity. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….