…version of the bill passed out of committee in a 20-16 vote but was never taken up on the House floor. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Economy Expectations Sliding
…agricultural producers monthly. A rating below 100 is negative, while a rating above 100 indicates positive sentiment regarding the agriculture industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
October is National Chili Month
…Land of Ours. October is National Chili Month Every year in October, for the entire month, America celebrates chili. The International Chili Society says that chili was popularized during the…
Fertilizer Company to Halt Production to Curb Excess Supply
…a major ingredient in most commercial fertilizers, as potassium from potash is often referred to as the “regulator” in crop production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Groups Support Farm Guest Worker Bill
…a legal and stable supply of workers. The National Chicken Council says the bill would help farmers access legal workers to combat workforce shortages. The National Pork Producers Council says…
Japan Tariff Reduced U.S. Beef Exports
…as a year ago. Meanwhile, Japan’s August chilled beef imports from the U.S. were 13,721 metric tons, up 54 percent year-over-year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump on KORUS to Lighthizer: Call Me a “Crazy Guy”
…largest U.S. agricultural export market, with beef leading the way, followed by lemons, shelled almonds, cheese, cherries and wine and beer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks to Return to Washington, D.C.
…Including the National Pork Producers Council, which says the proposal could provoke America’s NAFTA partners to push for mechanisms that make it easier to restrict U.S. farm exports. By U.S….
HungerU Displays the Role of Agriculture in Combatting Hunger
…multiple platforms to take part in a six-question challenge that helps to educate while simultaneously raising money to address hunger needs in local communities. Thanks to sponsors like the National…
Gluten Free Wheat Near Reality
…which when paired with gluten can induce severe illness. Details of the research were published recently in the Plant Biotechnology Journal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Releases Grain Stocks Estimates
…its Small Grains Summary Friday, with the latest estimates of the 2017 wheat crop, which was pegged at 1.7 billion bushels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Better Positioned for NAFTA Talks Than 23 Years Ago
…signed on the last day. The U.S. want’s Canada to change its dairy supply management system that the U.S. dairy industry says is harming U.S. producers. From the National Association…
House Member Outlines Need for Farm Bill
…month (October). Conaway has previously said that he wants to get the next farm bill on the House floor this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Ag Sets Northey, Ibach Confirmation Hearing
…deputy secretary and Indiana Agriculture Director Ted McKinney, nominated to be the first USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….