Plant managers, general managers, and CEOs from 150 biofuel production facilities, including nearly every Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) producer member, sent a letter to President Trump today, urging him to…
Almond Matters: California Weather Increasing Importance of Fungicides
…Valent Field Market Development Representative Tino Lopez said, “being on top of it to control disease is paramount.” The vast amount of agricultural production that takes place in California also…
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
…hold a special election in November for Cochran’s Senate seat, along with a normal election for the state’s other Senate seat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Tells Canada he wants “Fair” NAFTA Deal
…presidential election in July and the U.S. midterm elections in November, but the talks can and will continue past that date. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves; but Uncertainty about the Future of NAFTA Looms
…producers were asked about their future expectations for U.S. agricultural exports. Agricultural producers remain optimistic that U.S. ag exports will remain strong over the next five years with 87 percent…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to renew their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contract. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build…
New Study: RIN Price Cap for E15 RVP Waiver “Deal” Would Cut Ethanol Consumption and Trounce Corn Prices
…to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) conventional renewable fuel requirement, according to the study by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State University. The CARD analysis…
Monsanto Faces Cancer Claims in California Court
…a connection between cancer and Roundup, but whether the claim has been tested, published, and widely accepted by the scientific community. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No Tariff Exceptions for Canada/Mexico
…to America. Both countries have asked to be excluded but Trump’s senior trade adviser says the president doesn’t want any exemptions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…trade war will likely result in fewer dairy sales for American dairy producers, which would come at a very bad time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Round Seven Wrapped Up Monday and Facing More Questions
…sanitary and phytosanitary chapters, as well as telecommunications. Roughly half of the agreement’s chapters are between 80 and 90 percent completed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…programs. Censky made the announcement during a speech at the School Nutrition Association Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Child Nutrition Hiring Flexibility Rule In 2015, USDA established education and…
NCBA President Has Ambitious Goals for 2018
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) held their national convention last month where NCBA President, and Monterey County Rancher, Kevin Kester explained some of the most significant issues that the…
Injunction Prohibits Component of Pest Prevention and Management Program
…parks, school properties and the backyards of homeowners. “This is devastating,” said President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association Roger Isom. “I know a lot of the ag community…