…National Association of Wheat Growers President Jimmie Musick. National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says, “Farmers cannot afford the immediate pain of retaliation, nor the longer-term erosion of long-standing…
Federal Judge Rules Against California’s Glyphosate Labeling Requirement
…is attempting to implement a policy that will cause damage to American farmers,” says National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule. “The facts and science are on our side…
Farmers Set to Attend the NFU Beginning Farmers Institute
…Salazar, Colorado Rebecca Sheahan, Delaware Melanie Shepherd, Indiana Sara Stenuf, New York Dion Stepanski, Michigan Molly Stepanski, Michigan Olivia Terry, Colorado Jeffrey Werner, Alaska From the National Association of Farm…
USDA Launches Interactive Map of Opioid Epidemic Resources
…through a series of regional “roundtables” and through the “What’s working in your town?” form on the USDA opioid misuse webpage. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Becoming More of a Concern
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) has been in California for more than 15 years in primarily urban environments, but the pest has now been increasing its presence in agricultural…
Trump Set to Launch Tariffs Against China
…agricultural products. China has even directed its own farmers to grow more soybeans to lessen the nation’s dependence on U.S. soy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grassley Owns Lone Committee Vote Against Senate Farm Bill
…McConnell says he worked with the Justice Department and the Food and Drug Administration when crafting the language of the bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
…be insured. It also includes an important agreement reached between NMPF and the International Dairy Foods Association on price risk management. NMPF applauded Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member…
EPA Admin Says EPA Will Move on Year-Round E15
…1.56 billion gallons, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. Those in the ethanol industry meeting with Pruitt didn’t hold back, expressing their anger towards him and the EPA. Via Twitter,…
Ranking House Ag Member Peterson Welcomes Senate Farm Bill
…favor of the bill, along with Republican of the Freedom Caucus blocking passage in favor of finding an immigration resolution first. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Turning to EU and Others to Replace U.S. Pork Imports
…Meanwhile EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan said “if Trump does not want to do business, the EU is ready and willing.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NFU, Canada Farmers Group, Make Joint Statement Supporting Trade
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson made a joint statement with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture supporting agricultural trade. The statement was prompted by President Trump’s lashing out against…
USDA Lowers Corn, Soybeans, Projected Ending Stocks
…season-average farm price is up $0.10 per bushel with the midpoint at $5.10, compared to the revised 2017/2018 price of $4.75. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Tractor, Combine Sales Up
U.S. tractor and combine sales increased last month, according to the latest monthly measure by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The association’s monthly report shows sales of all tractors in…