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Farm Real Estate Levels Remain Near Record Highs
Farm real estate values remain near record levels set in 2015, despite a significant drop in farm income and a weak farm economy. The Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service…
Most Americans Confused About GMOs
…production, despite the U.S. having the safest food supply in the world. GMO Answers conducted the survey to better understand public perceptions. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Pollination Help
…Money funded for this effort goes back to the 2014 Farm Bill. It is a long story, but, basically the money would be spent in 14 states. It is referred…
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
…species from extinction.” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson stated when testifying to the committee on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “For this to happen, we must…
Ag Economy Index Sharply Lower on Farm Income Concerns
…many farms deteriorated significantly as 2018 unfolded and farmers’ expectations for the future weakened as well. On the September survey, 54 percent of respondents said their farms’ financial condition was…
USMCA Trade Deal Sets Stage for Addressing China Trade
…region. The U.S. Grains Council has previously stated that Southeast Asia specifically represents a region of substantial potential growth for U.S. farmers. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Dairy Industry: New NAFTA a Bad Outcome
Dairy farmers in Canada “paid the price” to conclude an international trade agreement, according to Dairy Farmers of Canada. The recently announced U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement that will replace the…
USMCA: No Pathway Forward for Beef Labeling
…a lower cost.” The association says in a statement that it will “continue to seek out avenues” for the return of COOL. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-03-18
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Scientists and Economists Unite Against USDA Move
…USDA plan to move the Economic Research Service under the Office of the Chief Economist and to relocate most of the positions in ERS and the National Institute of Food…
New NAFTA Faces Long Road Before Implementation
…will likely be before Congress. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said House Democrats would “closely scrutinize the text” of the NAFTA proposal. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Awaits New Farm Bill as 2014 Bill Expires
…also last week, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts said arrangements were being made to ensure USDA operations are not left behind. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-02-18
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