…Secretary Sonny Perdue says the plan incorporates functions of the Farm Service Agency, Agricultural Marketing Service, and the Foreign Agricultural Service. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
…Senator Heidi Heitkamp says the lost markets overseas will be very difficult to bring back because they took years to create. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., EU to Talk Trade
…through on its tariff threat, the Commission is preparing a list of retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion dollars of U.S. imports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Approves Sorghum Oil for Biofuels
…Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor applauded the move, calling it “long overdue and very welcome news for the renewable fuels industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Eliminating Antibiotic Use Would Cost Cattlemen $1.8 Billion
…The resulting reduction in profitability through the beef industry would be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
…used for multiple generations.” Another major issue impacting farmers and ranchers across the country is misuse of the Endangered Species Act. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Women Cattle Ranchers
…I saw a figure of what percentage of farms were owned by women recently. Some parts of being a woman on a farm are much harder for her than for…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…Johansson said. “We appreciate how USDA has worked to assemble this package quickly at a time of market uncertainty for farmers and ranchers.” According to USDA officials, the aid will…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-25-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
House Vote on Guest Worker Bill in Doubt
…on the bill. But “more work needs to be done in order to gather the support necessary to pass the legislation.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Higher Inventory and Tariffs Impacting Cattle Markets
…expansion.” Rising tariffs on U.S. meat exports are also expected to have a heavier impact during the second half of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
One Week Left to Complete Census of Agriculture
…statistical purposes. Data is only published in aggregate form to prevent disclosing the identity of any individual producer or farm operation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…has worked to assemble this package quickly at a time of market uncertainty for farmers and ranchers,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said in press release. “Ultimately, farmers…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
A new report by USDA Forest Service researchers provides science-based information to help decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers to promote the sustainable harvest of non-timber forest products. The Assessment of Nontimber…