…as well as continued growth of Canada’s dairy sector. However, work still remains to be done and the government has a significant role to play.” From the National Association of…
EPA Will Not Change Biofuels Program
…The industry says the targets set by Congress in the policy are unachievable without a serious overhaul of the nation’s infrastructure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
E.U. Advisers Pushing for U.S.-Style Insurance Program
…a dedicated platform that could be used to share best risk-management practices to avoid financial difficulties when disasters hit or market prices drop substantially. From the National Association of Farm…
Japan Passes TPP
…of free trade deals but existing agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement weren’t negotiated with American interests in mind. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
…has dropped from an unprofitable $4.90 a bushel to a disastrous $3.50 per bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: The National Association of Wheat Growers…
Dairy Industry Segment Doesn’t Want TPP
Many Ag industry groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have recently been strong supporters of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement. A segment within the…
NACD Statement on the 2016 Election
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has congratulated President-elect Donald J. Trump on his election to the presidency and stands at the ready to work collaboratively with his transition…
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…to Farm is a collaboration with National Center for Appropriate Technology which is a USDA organization. The end goal for many participants of both programs is to own and operate…
Bird Flu Discovered in European Union
…million hens, cows, sheep, goats, and pigs have been slaughtered to contain outbreaks of swine flu, foot-and-mouth, and mad cow disease. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Global Food Prices Continue to Rise
…increase from last year was forecast due to record-large wheat harvest in Russia as well as a higher crop forecast for Kazakhstan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Environmental Regulations Early GOP Target
…says he expects Trump to begin undoing energy sector regulations imposed by President Obama “on day one” of his administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image…
Farm Sector Financial Stress Still Climbing
…year. Bankers also report increasing collateral requirements for agricultural loans, as well as declining available funds and farm loan repayment rates. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Approves Some Dicamba-Based Herbicides
Monsanto’s new dicamba-based weed killers were approved for use this week by the Environmental Protection Agency. The weed killers are designed for use on next generation biotech soybean and cotton…
Acreage Planting Switch Possible in 2017
…next year. Talk of farmers cutting back on technology and traits next year probably doesn’t happen in soybeans because of increasing resistance in weeds like Waterhemp. From the National Association…