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Trade Aid for Farmers Could Start Late September
…on Chinese goods. However, Perdue cautioned: “Obviously this is not going to make farmers whole.” Checks will go out to farmers “as soon as they prove their yields,” according to…
U.S. Chamber: Trade Aid for All Could Cost $39 Billion
…the pain of the trade war. Farmers and ranchers in unison have told the Trump administration they want trade, not aid. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Renegotiation Showing Signs of Progress
…dairy supply management system, a goal for the U.S. as part of the negotiations, remains “unacceptable,” according to trade officials from Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Letter Urges Trump to Rejoin TPP
…China, that is expected to cost farmers and ranchers $11 billion. In a corresponding letter, the group said “we must join them,” referring to nations that are “not waiting for…
NCGA Seeking Good Steward Nominations
…farm of demonstrating the economic and conservation value of soil management.” This year anyone can nominate a candidate for recognition if they are a corn grower member of the association….
USDA Opens Election Period for Seed Cotton Program
…for all covered commodities on the farm. An increase in total base acres on the farm is not allowed. For farms without planted or considered planted history of covered commodities,…
Record-Breaking Heat Streak Hurting Crops
…Valley. “Yes, I am starting to see them now,” Farm Manager Sal Parra said. “From last week to this week, I am starting to see plants go down quick.” Temperatures…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-30-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
EU Insists Agriculture Not a Part of Trade Truce with Trump
…for you farmers.” The EU may be feeling pressure to emphasize that there was no farming concession made to Trump because of opposition in Europe to more genetically modified imports…
Trump to Approve Year-Round E15 Soon
…it mildly.” Pro-ethanol group Growth Energy says, “We are pleased to hear President Trump say he’s ‘very close’ to making E15 available year-round, fulfilling his promise to America’s farmers.” Growth…
Bankers: Farmers Want Trade Not Handouts
Following the president’s announcement of a $12 billion trade assistance package to farmers, the nation’s bankers echoed farmer sentiments, saying producers want free trade and not handouts. A Farm Journal…
Lighthizer Testimony: NAFTA Deal Possible in August
…in August. The chief NAFTA negotiator for the incoming government says he’s more “cautiously optimistic” about the direction of the talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Stalls on Farm Bill Conference
The Senate left Washington on Thursday without voting to move the farm bill forward to conference, or even naming conferees. Politico says those were two goals that Ag Chair Pat…