…trade practices over decades and President Trump is correct in holding them accountable. We remain committed to protecting American agricultural producers in the face of retaliatory measures by the Chinese.”…
National Sorghum Producers Disappointed in China Antidumping Determination
…U.S. sorghum farmers are the victim, not the cause. Further, NSP says the organization is “evaluating all legal options moving forward.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ethanol Organizations Applaud Japan Policy Shift To Allow Use Of U.S. Ethanol
…44 percent of a total estimated demand of 217 million gallons of ethanol used to make ETBE, or potentially 95.5 million gallons of U.S.-produced ethanol annually From the National Association…
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
…“are considerably more familiar with the management practices of applicants” to the program, and are better able to make accurate determinations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ending Payment Limits Could Cause Farm Consolidation
…The coalition is urging the House Committee to reject in its entirety the proposed changes to payment limitation and AGI provisions in the draft. From the National Association of Farm…
Farmers Have Other Concerns Than Farm Bill
…right now. Peterson says “some groups never bring up the farm bill,” and instead focus on the other issues impacting agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…of Americans by broadening the scope of U.S. agricultural public policy. It is co-chaired by the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, the National Potato Council and Western Growers Association. “Specialty…
Culver’s to Donate Custard Sales to FFA
…Project has raised over $1.7 million in support of the National FFA Organization, local FFA chapters and other local agricultural organizations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
API: Forcing Year-round E15 Sales a Concern
…supporters say the E15 waiver to allow year-round sales will lower RIN prices, and provide consumers more options at the pump. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Co-ops Applaud the American Food for American Schools Act
…to purchase domestic commodities and food products. However, recent reports have found a significant amount of school lunch foods are imported. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Credit Administration Releases Quarterly Report
…that overall, the Farm Credit System is safe and financially sound, and system institutions are well-positioned for the risks facing agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pence: “Very Close” to Renegotiated NAFTA
…be reached by early May. The timeline would allow the U.S. enough time to present the agreement to lawmakers following the November midterm election. From the National Association of Farm…
Bayer On Track to Acquire Monsanto
…another merger between two sizable companies in the industry. Several industry groups have voiced their opposition to the further consolidation of the agricultural supply industry, particularly after the mergers between…
Exxon, Chevron Ask EPA for Biofuel Blending Exemptions
…joint statement saying, “EPA is hiding behind poor excuses about proprietary business information to shield big oil companies from public scrutiny.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….