Critical Legislation to Aid Farmers and Ranchers, Offer Opportunities to SNAP Recipients The House passed the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), critical legislation to address the economic…
USDA Supports Local Foods in Schools through Farm to School Grants
…for farmers. The grants, part of the USDA Farm to School Program, will impact over 6,000 schools and 2.8 million students nationwide. “USDA is committed to helping our children build…
American Farm Bureau Board Votes Unanimously to Support Goodlatte AG Act Provisions
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s board of directors voted unanimously to support House passage of H.R. 4760, a broad immigration bill, based on the strength of agricultural labor provisions included…
Enrollment for Safety Net Coverage Ends August 1
Farmers and ranchers, with base acres in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) safety net programs, are being reminded enrollment for the 2018 crop year ends…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-21-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
China Could Step Up Trade War Tactics
…in Trump’s trade agenda. The group asked for congressional oversight, while detailing how Congress has the power to regulate foreign trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Heitkamp: Trade War Strikes at Rural Economies
…need trade, not aid,” in referring to any programs that would be made available to assist farmers through a trade war. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Dairy Group Understanding of U.S. Frustrations
…not the Canadian government’s dairy policies. The CEO of Saputo says Canada dairy cannot think “we’ll come out of this unchanged.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Changing Dairy Market
…Foods, the largest milk bottler in the United States, recently invested in Good Karma Foods, a plant-based milk and yogurt company. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grant Awarded for Studying Livestock Antimicrobials Impact
…Health. The Wellcome Trust is self-described as a global charitable foundation headquarter in the United Kingdom that supports scientists and researchers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Employment Minute Helps Industry Find Jobs, Interns
A new feature segment airing in AgNet West’s Farm City Newsday morning show is helping employers connect with future employees and interns. CalAgJobs.com has partnered with AgNet West to bring…
Optimism Surrounds Upcoming House Farm Bill Vote
…be closely followed as the process to establish the 2018 farm bill moves forward. “If those two things happen then the farm bill will go to conference, and it will…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Trump Escalates Trade War with Additional Talks of Tariffs
…vowed to impose tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, such as soybeans and pork, and many others, including corn, sorghum and beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….