…the farm bill covers all titles in the 2014 Farm Bill and adds titles focused on food waste and animal welfare. His bill eliminates the two main crop subsidy programs,…
NAFTA Negotiators Focusing on Cars and Finances
…program. Bloomberg says there are other topics negotiators will discuss, including telecommunications, digital trade, government procurement, investment, labor, and intellectual property. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Chamber Says NAFTA Withdrawal Will Hurt States
…would impact approximately 366,000 Michigan jobs and the $35 billion worth of exports the state sends to both Canada and Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Hears Concerns of California Farmers
…ease with farmers. He’s a farmer, a veterinarian—he feels very comfortable being with farmers and talking a farmer’s language.” Perdue, a former governor of Georgia, said he believes American farmers…
California Cotton Primed for Success in 2018
…year’s crop. “The quality is really good,” Isom said. “Talking to several of the gins, the harvest is actually coming along pretty quickly.” A report from USDA shows about 65…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-17-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Celebrating National Take a Hike Day
…‘other’ holiday temptations next week, like that second and third helping of turkey and all of the trimmings. Contact your local Forest Service or National Park Service for more information…
Biodiesel Board Responds to RFS RIN Concerns
…Biodiesel Board is the U.S. trade association representing the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries, including producers, feedstock suppliers and fuel distributors. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Study Says Ethanol Production Creates More Carbon Emissions
…production has fallen more than three percent between 2007 and 2017, while production per-acre increased by 16 percent over that time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senator Urging Farmers to Stand Up for NAFTA
…urges farmers, farm groups, and others, to “raise their concerns” with President Trump. He challenged the industry to do so via op-eds, letters, social media campaigns, and other venues about…
Ag Coalition Stressing Importance of NAFTA
…they would not attend so negotiators can continue to make progress on key chapters discussed during the last round of talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2017 A Good Year for Pumpkin Pies
…means there will be plenty of pumpkin pie filling for the holiday season all around the nation courtesy of Illinois farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue: U.S. Farm Exports Hit 3rd Highest Level on Record
…the farm. USDA continues to work to boost export opportunities for U.S. agricultural products by opening new markets, pursuing new trade agreements, enforcing existing agreements, and breaking down barriers to…
USDA Offers Assistance to Protect Privately-Owned Wetlands, Agricultural Lands and Grasslands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages people and groups wanting to protect critical wetlands, agricultural lands and grasslands to consider enrolling their property into conservation easements. This year, USDA’s…