Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Trade Aid for Farmers Could Start Late September
…on Chinese goods. However, Perdue cautioned: “Obviously this is not going to make farmers whole.” Checks will go out to farmers “as soon as they prove their yields,” according to…
U.S. Chamber: Trade Aid for All Could Cost $39 Billion
…the pain of the trade war. Farmers and ranchers in unison have told the Trump administration they want trade, not aid. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Renegotiation Showing Signs of Progress
…supply management system, a goal for the U.S. as part of the negotiations, remains “unacceptable,” according to trade officials from Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Letter Urges Trump to Rejoin TPP
…alleges that the agreement will put American businesses at a distinct competitive disadvantage and will increase trade losses to other countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCGA Seeking Good Steward Nominations
…agricultural conservation, environment and sustainability. The announcement of the recipient will be made at Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida, next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Opens Election Period for Seed Cotton Program
…Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce. “USDA encourages any cotton producer to look into these important safety net programs,” Farms with generic base acres that were planted or approved as…
Record-Breaking Heat Streak Hurting Crops
…Valley. “Yes, I am starting to see them now,” Farm Manager Sal Parra said. “From last week to this week, I am starting to see plants go down quick.” Temperatures…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-30-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
EU Insists Agriculture Not a Part of Trade Truce with Trump
…that there was no farming concession made to Trump because of opposition in Europe to more genetically modified imports from America. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump to Approve Year-Round E15 Soon
…they hope the President will direct the Environmental Protection Agency to act quickly to provide year-round RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) relief. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bankers: Farmers Want Trade Not Handouts
Following the president’s announcement of a $12 billion trade assistance package to farmers, the nation’s bankers echoed farmer sentiments, saying producers want free trade and not handouts. A Farm Journal…
Lighthizer Testimony: NAFTA Deal Possible in August
…in August. The chief NAFTA negotiator for the incoming government says he’s more “cautiously optimistic” about the direction of the talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Stalls on Farm Bill Conference
…Mitch McConnell tells the Hagstrom Report that the Senate is expected to vote to go to conference in the coming week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….