Not all of nuts’ calories are taken up by the human body; on some of them, the body gets a free pass, according to studies by Agricultural Research Service (ARS)…
NCBA Encouraged by “Positive Developments” in Omnibus Spending Bill
Colin Woodall, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), released the following statement: “The omnibus spending bill includes a number of positive developments for…
NFU Concerned About Harmful Modifications to Section 199A
Congressional appropriators revealed an omnibus appropriations bill that includes significant and harmful modifications to an important tax break for farmers and agricultural cooperatives. The break is known as Section 199A,…
John Deere Concerned About Trade Retaliation
…American agricultural products. CEO Sam Allen says, “If China no longer buys U.S. soybeans or Mexico no longer purchases U.S. corn, that would be really bad for our customers and…
U.S. Talking With Other Countries About Tariff Exemptions
…the U.S. trade agreement with South Korea, known as KORUS. The U.S. has already granted tariff exemptions for Canada and Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
European Union Approves Bayer Takeover of Monsanto, with Conditions
…ensures that there will be effective competition and innovation in seeds, pesticides, and digital agriculture markets after the merger is complete. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration Formally Requests Fast-Track Extension
…Hatch of Utah tied the TPA renewal process to concerns that many Republicans have about the administration’s ideas on revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement. From the National Association…
Perdue: Administration Unlikely to Cap RIN Prices
…cents as of last week. “The conversation has already been helpful in that area of driving RIN prices down,” Perdue adds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Micronutrients: Tiny elements, Huge Impacts
Micronutrients are pretty much what they sound like, but they can be just as important to a plant as anything else. Yara’s Director of Agronomy Services for the Western United…
Almond Matters: California Ag Day Highlights Sustainability
…California farmers have gotten even more creative in recent years in terms of sustainable agricultural practices. One of the most innovative industries when it comes to sustainability is the almond…
Ag Bankers, Accountants Oppose Sugar Policy Modernization Act
…economic repercussions would be severe for the many vulnerable rural communities and regional economies that depend on a strong sugar law. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Culver’s Launching Third Annual #FarmingFridays Project
…that we continue to have enough food to feed our country’s growing population by supporting agricultural programs that teach smart farming. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Looking for More Funding Applications to Improve Broadband Access
…broadband service to all critical community facilities in their proposed service area for two years. For more information, go to www.rd.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Partisan Farm Bill a No-Go in the Senate
…staff is starting to draft a farm bill and Roberts said he’d like to start the process after the Easter recess. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….