…McConnell says he worked with the Justice Department and the Food and Drug Administration when crafting the language of the bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau: Farmers Buoyed by Senate Farm Bill Vote
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “Farmers and ranchers welcome today’s markup and passage of the farm bill by the Senate Agriculture…
Bipartisan Farm Bill Passed by Senate Ag Committee
…reported out of the Committee with bipartisan support. Commonly referred to as the Farm Bill, the bipartisan 5-year legislation encompasses a broad array of agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy….
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
…dairy farmers. Following passage by a margin of 20-1, the bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration. The Senate Farm Bill contains enhancements to the dairy Margin Protection…
Cauliflower Consumption Grows with Changing Diet Trends
…Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, the per capita consumption of fresh cauliflower was estimated to be 2.18 pounds in 2017, which is a 61 percent increase from the 1.57…
Senate Farm Bill Receives Stamp of Approval from CFBF
…the potential to be passed by the end of June by the Senate. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) believes the bill provides some significant benefits to the state’s farmers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-13-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
EPA Admin Says EPA Will Move on Year-Round E15
…and the EPA. Via Twitter, Pruitt said the meeting was “candid and productive.” He is scheduled to visit South Dakota Wednesday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ranking House Ag Member Peterson Welcomes Senate Farm Bill
…favor of the bill, along with Republican of the Freedom Caucus blocking passage in favor of finding an immigration resolution first. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Turning to EU and Others to Replace U.S. Pork Imports
…Meanwhile EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan said “if Trump does not want to do business, the EU is ready and willing.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NFU, Canada Farmers Group, Make Joint Statement Supporting Trade
…other’s nation.” The statement urged officials to “engage in positive discourse” to protect the trade ties between U.S. and Canadian farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Lowers Corn, Soybeans, Projected Ending Stocks
…season-average farm price is up $0.10 per bushel with the midpoint at $5.10, compared to the revised 2017/2018 price of $4.75. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Tractor, Combine Sales Up
…percent for the month. Sales of combines for the year total 1,550 compared to 1,225 in 2017, a 27 percent increase. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program
…percent. To learn more about the Margin Protection Program for dairy, contact your local USDA Farm Service Agency county office at offices.usda.gov or visit us on the Web at www.fsa.usda.gov….