…who came to the U.S. under 15 years-old. The program was granted by executive order by President Barack Obama in 2012. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
White House Backs 2018 Spending Package
…aim at the measure’s inclusion of certain rural development programs, including the Rural Business-Cooperative Service and wastewater and housing grants, which the White House wants eliminated. From the National Association…
Farmer Optimism Waning
…drifted lower in August, while at the same time, the Department of Agriculture predicted a slight increase in farm income for 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
California Walnut Production Forecast Down
The 2017 California walnut production is forecast at 650,000 tons, down 5 percent from 2016’s record production of 686,000 tons, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This forecast…
HSUS Seeks Cage-free Eggs, Crate-free Pork, in California
…coalition will attempt to gather the 365,880 signatures required, within 180 days, for placement on the statewide ballot in November 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grassley Weighs in on Latest Threats to Withdraw From Trade Agreements
…as possible with China and the closest of working relations with South Korea and Japan when the number one goal is to stop a “nuclear holocaust.” From the National Association…
EPA Considering Dicamba Limits
…to decide soon on rules guiding usage because farmers will make planting decisions for next spring over the next several months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Announces USDA Nominations over Labor Day Weekend
…January. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauded the nominations and urged the Senate to take up their nominations as quickly as possible. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lower Commodity Prices Dragging Farm Optimism
…opportunities over the last six months were likely better than the opportunities that will be available in the next six months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture to Trump: Don’t Mess with KORUS
…from this or any other trade agreement.” Korea was the third largest volume importer of U.S. wheat in marketing year 2016/17. The U.S. Grains Council says walking away from KORUS…
NAFTA Round Two Concludes in Mexico City
…and are far from a deal on individual NAFTA chapters. Round three of negotiations is scheduled later this month in Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm and Biofuels Groups Urge EPA to Comply With Federal Court Decision
…the nation’s fuel supply. National Corn Growers, National Farmers Union, and the Renewable Fuels Association are urging the EPA to follow the law and a recent court decision, and boost,…
Whole Foods Launching Plant-Based Burger Joints
Whole Foods announced last week it is opening its fourth “plant-based burger joint” in Seattle, Washington. Next Level Burger makes meatless protein products and is undergoing a national expansion, promising…
National Chicken Council to EPA: Reduce RFS Targets
As agriculture groups submitted their comments to the Environmental Protection Agency last week regarding the Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard, it should come as no surprise that the National Chicken Council…