…are currently several states, along with multiple agricultural and industry groups that are actively engaged in various forms of litigation to push-back the rule. Listen to the interview below….
Monthly Tractor, Combine Sales Increase
Farmers and ranchers purchased more combines and tractors last month according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The latest monthly report shows tractor sales were up…
The Western View: El Niño Winter Ahead?
…The professor says that the typical El Niño effects develop over North America during the winter. Those include warmer-than-average temperatures over western and central Canada, as well as the western…
Farm Bill Extension Not Ruled Out
…give,” adding “there is a compromise out there somewhere.” However, lawmakers must reach that compromise quickly to get an on-time farm bill. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Main Sticking Point Indeed is Dairy
…the Eastern U.S. and scheduled meetings for Freeland in Western Canada. Reuters reports that officials say the main sticking points are Canada’s dairy quota regime, Ottawa’s desire to keep a…
Indonesia and Australia Commit to Trade Agreement
…The National Pork Producers Council says the organization is pushing for full access to the Australian market, noting that pork is the largest U.S. agricultural export to Australia. However, NPPC…
2019 Farmland Rental Rates Expected Steady with 2018
…rates. In the end, the return on investment for farmland owners hopefully has bottomed out as interest rates have started to climb. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Hurricane Changes Fly-in Schedule for Ag Groups
…predict Hurricane Florence will make landfall in the Carolinas as a strong category five storm Thursday, with impacts all along the eastern seaboard. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Farm, Ethanol Groups Urge President to Restore Integrity to RFS, Allow Year-Round E15 Sales
In a letter to President Trump, the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, National Sorghum Producers, American Coalition for Ethanol, Growth Energy, and Renewable Fuels…
National Dairy Council New Product Competition Underway
…an $8,000 first place prize. Winning teams will be recognized at the American Dairy Science Association’s annual meeting in June. With the announcement, the Council offered some insights, saying research…
Perdue Says NAFTA Must Include Dairy Fix
…agreement have been announced. There is no clear deadline set for the talks, but optimism remains that an agreement can be reached this month. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Senate Ag Leaders Question USDA Reorganization
…of the Secretary and ERS under the chief economist. Last week, USDA extended the comment period for the proposal to October 15th. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
OTA Moving Forward with Voluntary Checkoff
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is moving forward with plans to create a voluntary checkoff program. The Association says the program would provide industry-invested organic research, promotion and education check-off…
National Farmers Union DC Fly-in This Week
…members will press lawmakers to support family agriculture, strong protections from international trade market disruptions, and expansion of the American grown biofuel market. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…