…Service Agency operating loans, and they’d like to see disaster relief loans be more affordable for producers in times of crisis. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
America Will Lose Standing in Pacific Rim without TPP
…in upholding them.” He said the U.S. credibility in the region will take a significant hit if America doesn’t pass TPP. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dairy Industry Want Margin Protection Program Fixed
…but added, “It’s not working.” He spoke at the joint annual meeting of the NMPF, Dairy Management, Inc., and the United Dairy Industry Association. A Milk Business dot com report…
Ag Economy Barometer Dips
…year because of the economy. 46 percent of respondents plan to lower fertilizer rates and 35 percent plan to adjust trait packages in their seed varieties. From the National Association…
Walnuts, Raisins and Prunes Report
…Food and Agricultural Code. The report includes all tonnages of walnuts, raisins, and prunes that were either produced by the handler or purchased from producers. Final weighted average price, including…
GMO Article Paints Incomplete Picture
The American Soybean Association (ASA) responded to an article from The New York Times Saturday calling into question the pesticide use and yield data over the 20-year history of GMO…
American Lamb Board Appointments Announced
…research and promotion activities. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which ensures fiscal accountability and program integrity for participating stakeholders. From: USDA American Lamb Board…
Government and Industry Groups Ask Court to Overturn EPA Water Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with dozens of agricultural, business and municipal entities, asked a federal court to vacate the EPA’s and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “Waters…
Dicamba Dispute Leads to Farmer’s Death
…use of dicamba. Further frustrating farmers, insurance companies will not compensate farmers for losses caused by wrongful or “off-label” herbicide applications. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Egypt Streamlines Wheat Inspection Process
…lead to lower prices for the country, according to traders, because they will not need to factor in a high-risk premium. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Feed Wheat Demand Could Ease Storage Crunch
…feed wheat also will lower stocks of an oversupplied commodity, according to the report, which could lead to better price stabilization. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Opponents Filing WOTUS Lawsuit Opening Briefs
…the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency represent agriculture and mining companies alongside a handful of state attorney generals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New York Times Claims GM Crops Offer No Benefit
…a technology if they don’t think it provides a major benefit,” adding that “biotech tools have clearly driven yield increases enormously.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
UC Releases New Cost Study for Growing Almonds
…program is funded by the UC Agricultural Issues Center, which is part of UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics….