…the talks. The U.S. was focused on a trade deficit with China that it says reached over $375 billion last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conservatives Attack House Farm Bill
…it very important for farm and nutrition programs to be reassessed. They want the programs put on a more “responsible path.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA-White House Liaison Clovis Leaving Washington
…for a post that would essentially be the USDA’s top scientist. He had most recently been providing some guidance for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. A USDA spokesman says, “Dr….
Fake Veterinarian Takes Part in Missouri Cattle Fraud Scheme
…looked over the cattle because none were ever purchased. Hawkins is cooperating with authorities in any pending proceedings for the case. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Loan Rates Edging Higher
…only ten percent of farm loans carried an interest rate of more than six percent. In the first quarter of this year, only 21 percent of non-real estate farm loans…
Agri View: Solar Power and Farming
…farmers electric power is one of their major expenses. Now a new way to meet that need is reaching more and more farmers every month. Solar power. Generating their own…
Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety
…here to USDA. “In the meantime, we still have qualified people in addition to Dr. Brashears awaiting confirmation to fill key roles at USDA. I urge the Senate take up…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-04-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Beef Industry Leaders Release National Framework for Beef Sustainability
…emissions. The Public Comment Period will end July first. To learn more about the framework or to submit comments, visit www.USRSBFramework.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Analyst: Labor Shortages and Volatile Feed Prices Ahead for Meat Industry
…market. As for labor, he predicts rising competition for labor and associated wage increases over the next 12 to 18 months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Biofuels Group Files Lawsuit against EPA’s Pruitt
…and caused “economic harm” to the association’s members, and poses “a threat to the integrity of the RFS program at large.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CBO Publishes Farm Bill Analysis
…Representatives is expected to consider the farm bill, titled the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, within the next few weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Hails Publishing of Food Disclosure Standard
…today by the Agriculture Department’s Agricultural Marketing Service, will give consumers a valuable resource for making informed decisions about food. Just as important, USDA is doing this the right way,…
USDA Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule for National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
The U.S. Department of Agriculture invited public comment on the proposed rule to establish the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard mandated by Congress in 2016. The standard will provide a…