…The bill was also introduced in the House of Representatives by Iowa Republican David Young and New Jersey Democrat Dan Donovan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Federal Reserve Makes Expected Interest Rate Increase
…on interest rates that consumers pay overall, but the immediate effect is likely to be modest, according to the New York Times. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
The Western View: On Getting Old
…doing some exercises that a physical therapist is making me do. Unfortunately, I wasn’t doing them right. I knew a better way, of course. So I’m paying for that. Western…
Maximizing Profits with Poultry Litter
…period, ARS scientists determined that yields were cumulatively higher in plots with litter applied in the spring rather than in the fall. (Photo by Haile Tewolde) A Mississippi-based Agricultural Research…
U.S. Dairy Leaders Promise Steadfast Commitment to Mexico
…provides the majority of imported dairy products to Mexican consumers,” said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, which represents dairy food companies and their…
RFA Applauds Administration for Recalling Fuel Economy Rules, Allowing for a More Comprehensive Approach
Dinneen In response to the Trump administration’s decision recalling EPA’s federal fuel economy and emissions rules, and allowing for a data-driven review of the 2022-2025 standards, Renewable Fuels Association President…
Water Projects Funding Must Emphasize Storage
…commission, even from food processors who are looking at the chunk of money to go toward water recycling projects to go on plants, there could be a lot of diversity…
Farm Equipment Sales Post February Increase
Sales of farm equipment posted an increase in February, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacture’s monthly report on sales. For February 2017, the report says tractor sales in the…
Study Shows Crop Insurance Firms’ Returns Have Decreased
…the federal government. The findings in the study commissioned by the National Corn Growers Association are in line with benchmarks established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency….
Kansas Senator Calls for Restoration of Trade with Cuba
…from the U.S. border, Moran says lifting the embargo and opening agricultural trade would increase exports, create new jobs and boost the U.S. economy. Moran says “when we don’t sell…
NFU Approves of Bill Adding USDA to Foreign Investment Committee
…security,” while calling on Congress to pass the measure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Farmers Union NFU Lauds Bill to Add USDA to Foreign…
China: Chile Trade Meeting Not About TPP
…rather, remains open to “all regional free trade efforts.” TPP would have provided an annual $4.4 billion boost to U.S. agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Secretary Nominee Perdue Divesting Business Interests
…Association, the Georgia Agribusiness Council and the Bipartisan Policy Center, while also putting his assets into a blind trust. The Senate Agriculture Committee has yet to schedule a hearing for…
U.S. Lacking in Organic Meat Processors
A report from the Organic Farming Research Foundation says the United States lacks enough organic meat processors. In the National Organic Research Agenda Report, the group concluded that although sales…