…why Forkey suggests that those interested in applying start soon. “Landowners have to be eligible in the Farm Service Agency’s farm record system, so the earlier they get into the…
Women in Agriculture Say Barriers to Equality Persist
…or more to achieve full equality. Key actions were identified to remove obstacles to equality, including training, education, support and public awareness. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-16-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Export Exchange Next Week
…relationships by facilitating trade of U.S. corn, distiller’s dried grains with solubles, sorghum and other commodities. Registration is available online via www.exportexchange.org. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Trade War Damage
…farm income is from exports. Listen to this. Two-thirds of our cotton, half of our soybeans, and almost half of our wheat crop, just to give you an idea. Not…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…production and build-up their natural resource base. These CRP payments are meant to help encourage land stewardship and help support an operation’s bottom line,” said Perdue. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency…
Southern Africa: A Promising Region for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…and fodder have remained steady over the last five years, there is ample opportunity to capture market share from international competitors. Free Trade Agreements Read more Source: USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service…
Dropped Tariffs Could Mean Less USDA Trade Aid Relief
…possible second round of trade reimbursements by early December. The agency had initially budgeted up to $12 billion for the aid program. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump, XI Likely to Meet at Upcoming G-20
…on Chinese goods, the trade deficit between the two countries defied expectations and widened in both August and September of this year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
Organizations representing livestock, bee, and fish haulers across the country submitted a petition to the Department of Transportation (DOT) requesting additional flexibility on Hours of Service (HOS) requirements. The petition…
Environmental Groups: No Farm Bill Better Than Bad Bill
…Major farm groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union, along with commodity and conservation groups, are calling on Congress to finish the farm bill this year. But…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-15-18
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USMCA Fate Could Rest with Democrats After Elections
…don’t think Lighthizer is the least bit afraid of a House controlled by Dems and I think he’s played those cards well.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program…