…aimed the content paid for by China outlining the harm the Trump administration is placing on U.S. farmers through the trade war. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
AFBF Seeking Farm Dog of the Year
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is seeking the nation’s top farm dog. A new contest is asking farmers to submit their applications for the Farm Bureau Farm Dog of…
Agri View: Mixed Commodity Prices
…impact on agriculture and the farm economy. There is farm credit. Some high-up officials, that deal with the problem every day, are inclined to believe that high interest rates, and…
Celebrating National Apple Month
…to promote the sales of apples, as well as honor the people involved in getting them from the farm to our homes. New York really is the Big Apple. New…
USDA-NASS Announces 2017 Census of Agriculture Response Rate, Data Release Details
United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) concluded data collection for the 2017 Census of Agriculture with a 71.5 percent national response rate. The Census, conducted…
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
…more than 5.5 million Farm Bureau members. Source: California Farm Bureau Federation AFBF: Farm Bureau Applauds Trade Progress with Canada The following statement regarding the announcement of trade progress with…
Roberts Offers Hope for Temporary Farm Bill Program Funding
…wouldn’t have baseline funding. The aid package contains a trade-promotion element of $200 million, while the FMD program costs $34.5 million annually. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Back to The Drawing Board on GIPSA
…the courts to compel the USDA to act, and not to either compel any particular action or have USDA reinstate the rules. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Groups Keep Pressure On to Formalize Meat Definition
…joined the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, and the Nebraska Farm Bureau in seeking USDA clarification on the issue. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-01-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Bipartisan Support for Biodiesel Tax Incentive Extension
…the opportunity to plan and expand the market for biodiesel, which would benefit truck drivers, consumers, and others along the value chain.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
September USDA Stocks Report Bearish
…coming up with the number, USDA says the 2017 soybean crop was 19 million bushels larger than expected, upping last year’s yield to 49.3 bushels per acre nationwide. USDA raised…
Walmart to Require Blockchain to Limit Impact of Food-Borne Illness Outbreaks
…back to the farm of origin by the end of September 2019. “Customers trust us to help them put quality food on their tables for themselves and their families,” Executive…
U.S. Will Publish NAFTA Text Friday
…continue with Canada, even after the deadline passes on Sunday. Lighthizer says the two countries may even carve out a separate deal. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….