The farm bill conference committee’s first public meeting Wednesday came with just ten legislative days to complete and pass a new farm bill. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts chairs…
Conaway Offers SNAP Compromise
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway has offered up what he calls a “significant compromise” on nutrition programs in the farm bill. Conaway declined to get into specifics with Politico,…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that a group of Cooperative Extension partners will have the opportunity to apply for grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
GMO Labeling Rule Sent to OMB
The White House Office of Management and Budget is reviewing the GMO labeling rule, or the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. Government records show that the Department of Agriculture sent…
Dairy Trade a Sticking Point in NAFTA Negotiations with Canada
…12 percent of that went to Canada. The U.S. sent $792 million in dairy products to Canada in 2017, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council. In contrast, the Canadian…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-06-18
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The only thing a $15.00 an hour wage has done is made everything in automation that more affordable.
Jeff Klein, Jack Klein Partnership
African Swine Fever Accelerating in China
…the disease hits their own or neighboring farms. China’s agriculture ministry recently announced it would close live hog markets in the affected provinces and would impose a ban on transporting…
USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity, led by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In…
Ag Economy Barometer improves in August
…the Department of Agriculture announced intentions to aid farmers hurt by the administration’s trade policies. However, farmers were still concerned about a trade war, but they were somewhat less concerned…
Bison Association Launches Petition to Stop Buffalo Labeling
The National Bison Association wants the Department of Agriculture to immediately develop new labeling policies to stop water buffalo products sold in the U.S. from being labeled only as “buffalo.”…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-05-18
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U.S. Wheat Restructuring Efforts Close Moscow Office
…Director and Marketing Specialist. U.S. Wheat President Vince Peterson says the move reflects a change in Russia’s agriculture. The office opened in 1992, and Russian imports of U.S. wheat averaged…
2018 CA Agricultural Leadership Class Selected
…is a fervent desire to improve themselves as leaders who can further benefit California agriculture. We are excited to assist them in that journey.” CALF invests approximately $55,000 per fellow…