…Federation, where he was AFBF’s lead lobbyist on several public policy issues, including ethanol, climate change, land use, conservation, and endangered species. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy Launches Bus Tour Promoting E15
…he would like to end restriction on access to E15 year-round. However, action has yet to be taken to remove the barrier. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…secured, the American Farm Bureau Federation said in a recent statement to the Senate Agriculture Committee. “Farm Bureau urges our trade officials to engage in discussions with our trade partners…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA/Rural Development…
Senators Grill Administration Officials at Trade Hearing
…and the resulting harm to American farmers from retaliatory tariffs. Politico says both Republicans and Democrats gave an earful to USDA chief economist Robert Johansson, Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign…
Trump: the U.S. Under “No Pressure” to Make Deal with China
…group called Americans for Free Trade launched an advertising campaign to fight back against Trump’s tariffs, saying they’re hurting the U.S. economy. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
…those products,” said Rebecca Milczarek, Research Agricultural Engineer for the USDA Agricultural Research Service. “Pomace is kind of a wet, damp material. This material is commonly used as livestock feed,…
Mexico Heading to Washington to Move NAFTA Forward
…the efforts to hammer out a deal. Trudeau says on television that Canada won’t sign any agreement that isn’t too Canada’s advantage. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Roberts Asks Conaway, Peterson, to Remain in Washington
…after the election,” he said to reporters. “I don’t know for sure.” The Senate reconvenes on Monday at 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
ASF Found in Belgium and Spreading in China
…most of the nation’s pork farms are located. The moves have also pressured hog prices in northern China as hog supplies accumulate. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program. Researchers from multiple institutions will be collaborating with organic farmers to determine effective methods of employing no-till farming…
California Navel Oranges Forecast to Rebound in 2018-19
The initial 2018-19 Navel orange forecast is 80.0 million cartons, up 11 percent from the previous year, according to a survey conducted by USDA NASS Pacific Regional Office. Of the…