…Overseas, Rabobank says local poultry industries in Asia, Africa, and Europe are all enjoying profitable margins thanks to balanced supply and demand. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…completed at a local FSA office or submitted electronically either by scanning, emailing, or faxing. To locate or contact your local FSA office, visit www.farmers.gov. Source: USDA Farm Service Agency…
Canada Farmers Say Dairy Not a Bargaining Chip in Negotiations
…in the NAFTA negotiations. We have articulated clearly that the support means no access will be given to the Canadian dairy market.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…Children, the National School Lunch Program, and the Summer Food Service Program which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov. Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Service…
India – U.S. Closing In On Trade Agreement
…to the United States to “start doing a trade deal.” However, he didn’t provide a lot of specifics about the potential agreement. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-21-18
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Bayer Says Dicamba Decision Likely Coming Soon
…in 2018. Bayer estimates dicamba-tolerant crops covered 50 million acres this year and predicts that number will only get larger in 2019. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy Welcomes Congressional Support for Year-Round E15
…support the Renewable Fuels Standard. The letter also calls for the agency to “put an end” to the secretive refinery waivers that have “hurt farmers and the growth of ethanol.”…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
The first in a series of On-Farm Readiness Reviews recently took place, facilitated by an agreement between the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) and the California Department of Food and…
China Sets More Tariffs on U.S. Food and Ag Imports
…here in Iowa, this escalation of the trade conflict couldn’t have come at a worse time,” says Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Is Canada Purposefully Dragging Out NAFTA Negotiations?
…the negotiations, Congress won’t have any choice but to consider options on how to move forward and stand up for American workers.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Water Works: Getting Involved with Your GSA
…to be in your local agency, whoever that may be, maybe it’s run by the local irrigation district or water district,” said President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Florence Washing Away Cotton and Tobacco Crops
…Florence are in the southern part the largest tobacco-growing region in North Carolina. Many other large tobacco-growing counties had damage as well. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-20-18
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