…“hope to begin the formal conference as soon as possible.” The current farm bill is set to expire later this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Seeking “New Tone”
…told the New York Times that: “Many worry Wheeler will be more effective at implementing Trump’s anti-environmental agenda than Pruitt was.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Groups React to Pruitt Resignation
…acting administrator. Bob Dineen of the Renewable Fuels Association says the resignation was needed. “For the past year, Scott Pruitt has been waging war on the Renewable Fuels Standard, the…
The Answer to Reforming Immigration Remains Elusive
…asked President and CEO of Western Growers Tom Nassif. The state’s agricultural industry understands the need for reforming immigration, particularly as it relates to the ag workforce, but there are…
Equipment Manufacturers: Trade War Bad for Business, Risks Jobs
Dennis Slater, President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, says his organization is disappointed that the Trump Administration is moving forward with more tariffs on China. Slater says the tariffs…
Trump Looking at Even Higher Tariffs
…inflict higher prices on both consumers and companies. The Federal Reserve has already noted that some firms have been slowing investments. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters News Service…
Grocers Seek Tighter Rules on Labeling GMO Ingredients
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) joined several large food companies in calling for stricter requirements on labeling GMO ingredients during the comment period for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
EU Wheat Harvest Hit Hard by Drought
…identical to the output in 2017. However, it’s been extremely dry since early June, especially in northern areas, and crops have suffered. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters News…
Perdue Hopeful NAFTA Agreement with Mexico Coming Soon
…another big topic of conversation, with Perdue saying he’s very optimistic it will get passed in Congress before the current legislation expires. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters News…
CoBank: Trade War Takes a Toll on Ag Economy
…land rental rates, and little price relief for other inputs all point to a net farm cash income decline in 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters News Service…
EPA Administrator Pruitt Resigns
…agencies to inquiries into Pruitt and the agency, which still faces over a dozen probes into spending, ethics, and policy decisions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters News Service…
2018 Almond Forecast Up 7.9 Percent
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the 2018 almond crop will be record-breaking at 2.45 billion meat pounds. Reports state the crop looks a lot like last years…
Water Works: Subsurface Drip Irrigation Frequency
…lieu of requiring an employee to continually monitor irrigation times, Staff Research Associate at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center Becky Phene recommend using automated systems when employing high-frequency…
Study Finds Lean Red Meat Can Support Healthy Hearts
…adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, with or without reductions in red meat intake when those red meats are lean and unprocessed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….