…and other Democrats are “Against approving the farm bill.” However, Stabenow and Roberts have said work requirements will not pass the Senate. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration Seeking China Trade Talks
…removing the retaliatory tariffs China has placed on U.S. agriculture is considered positive, as China is looking elsewhere to fulfill import needs. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-14-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Global Hunger Continues to Increase
…extremes such as droughts and floods, are among the key drivers behind the rise in hunger, together with conflict and economic slowdowns. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
State Ag Officials Voice Concerns with Trade Approach
…disputes with other countries who may discriminate against American farmers and ranchers.” The organization is comprised of leadership from state agriculture departments. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue released a detailed accounting of how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calculated estimated damage from trade disruptions. USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist…
WASDE Predicts Second-largest Corn Crop, Record Soybean Crop
…range is unchanged at the midpoint of $5.10 per bushel and the range is narrowed $0.20 per bushel to $4.70 to $5.50. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Says Meat and Animal Product Exports up in 2018
…exports grew at levels on par with pork, while broiler meat and egg exports grew by only two and one percent, respectively. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Refiner Waivers Could Cost Ethanol Industry $20 Billion
…Economist Scott Richman says the research: “Clearly shows that demand destruction from small refiner exemptions is real and has substantial economic consequences.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-13-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Lawsuits Seeking Mandatory Travel Pay for Ag Workers
…anti-farming, anti-business efforts in California over the years, but we believe mandated travel pay may be the worst yet for farmers…Ag employers are already going to be hit with higher…
Water Works: How the WOTUS Rule Returned to California
…which holds the application of the 2015 rule until 2020,” said Senior Council for the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) Kari Fisher. “That is the rule that was subsequently challenged…
Monthly Tractor, Combine Sales Increase
…year. Meanwhile, sales of combines for the year total just more than 3,000 compared to 2,400 in 2017, a 24 percent increase. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bill Extension Not Ruled Out
…give,” adding “there is a compromise out there somewhere.” However, lawmakers must reach that compromise quickly to get an on-time farm bill. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….