…the nation’s largest E15 retailer,” she says. “The announcement underscores the critical need for lawmakers to approve the year-round use of E15.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Judge May Slash Award in California Glyphosate Cancer Case
…the judge to slash or eliminate the previous verdict, it might make some plaintiffs less likely to move ahead with their claims. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Farm Equipment Sales Rises in September
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers monthly “Flash Report” says U.S. sales of all tractors back in September were up two percent compared to the same time frame in 2017. For…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…to Governor Jerry Brown’s ambitious plan to achieve zero emissions by 2045. California has also been investing heavily in agricultural solutions to combat emission levels. Through various initiatives, the state…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…the fruit and vegetable industry. Committee members represent organic and non-organic growers, shippers, wholesalers, retailers, industry trade associations, importers, processors, foodservice suppliers, food brokers, state departments of agriculture and farmers…
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
…season-average farm price range is unchanged at the midpoint of $5.10 per bushel and the range is narrowed to $4.80 to $5.40. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Comments on USMCA
…for our economy as a whole, including the agricultural sector, which counts Canada and Mexico in our top three trading partners. I have long said that I believe our country…
E15 Challenges Ahead
…in the courts,” adding that action by Congress to support the move is “the most reliable avenue to finally getting this done.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Roberts: We’re Making Progress on Farm Bill
…with Representatives Conaway and Collin Peterson, are waiting for review by the Congressional Budget Office before forging quickly ahead, according to Roberts. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EU Ready for Talks over U.S. Beef
…to a quota system for hormone-free beef imports, but U.S. share of the quota has slipped from 100 percent to 30 percent. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., Canada Trade Officials Discussing Next Steps
…dampened by the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, adding that he is an advocate for removing the tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Leaders Unite to Oppose USDA Relocation Plans
…location outside DC could bring them closer to the agricultural community they serve, beyond the general area they jobs would be located. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCBA Calls for Flexibility on Hours of Service Rules
Pinterest At a public listening session hosted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) called for additional flexibility on Hours of Service rules…
Stabenow: Commodity Title a Political Issue in Farm Bill Talks
…that would take “tens of millions” of dollars from Midwestern farmers for cotton growers in the South, according to the Hagstrom Report. The 2014 farm bill expired last month, and…