…on time,” according to Conaway’s office. A on-time bill means lawmakers must send the bill to President Trump before September 30th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Reportedly Ditches Hardship Waiver Fix
…for a hardship waiver fix. In April, Perdue told Congress that from USDA’s standpoint, “our conclusion is that’s direct demand destruction.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Increases Corn, Soybean Production Forecast
…production. The season-average farm price was lowered $0.10 per bushel at the midpoint to a projected range of $4.50 to $5.50. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump to Nominate Kip Tom as UN Food Ambassador
…4-H Foundation. Indiana Senators Todd Young and Joe Donnelly in a joint statement called Tom an “excellent fit” for the position. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Former GMA Members Create New Food Lobby
A Group of former Grocery Manufacturers Association members announced a new coalition called the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance. Founding member companies include Danone North America, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé USA and…
Organic Group Sues Ben & Jerry’s Over Advertising Claims
…The Organic Consumers Association is a self-described grassroots nonprofit consumer advocacy organization representing a network of more than one million consumers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Japan to Accept Exports of U.S. Sheep and Goat Meat
…Secretary Perdue said. “The United States has a reputation for high quality agricultural products and this Administration is committed to helping U.S. producers prosper and share these products with the…
Farm Bureau Supports Endangered Species Act Reforms
The following statement may be attributed to Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation: Duvall “The Western Caucus introduced eight separate bills to reform the Endangered Species Act….
USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
…boards to provide a framework for agricultural industries to pool their resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities. The…
The Western View: Efforts to Split California
…Its a quandary, how people with such diverging needs and interests can all get along, but somehow we have to figure it out. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field as FDA Makes Regulatory Land Grab
…– undermining U.S. agricultural competitiveness relative to other countries with more progressive gene editing regulatory policies. NPPC urges the Trump administration to move regulatory oversight of gene editing in animals…
Almond Update: Record Forecast Could Have Been Larger
The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s objective almond report for 2018 predicts a production increase of 7.9 percent primarily due to 70,000 more bearing acres this season. Almond Board of California…
U.S. to Further Implement Trade Tariffs
…next month on the tariffs, but added that farmers are “aware Trump’s trade initiatives would help them in the long run.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EU Trade Chief: Targeting U.S. Ag in Tariffs Best Hope for Trade Change
…coincidence” that the EU, Mexico and Canada are targeting U.S. agriculture products in retaliation to the Trump steel and aluminum tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….