…Vice President for Public Policy, asked the panel, “Is there a will to move the farm worker program to the USDA?” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Group Sues to Ban Processed Meats in CA Schools
…processed, provide for growing children, such as being a good source of iron, zinc, and Vitamin B12,” said spokeswoman Janet Riley. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Stockholders Approve Farm Credit Merger
Three Farm Credit organizations received stockholder approval to merge their businesses together into one organization. As of July first, Farm Credit Services, AgStar Financial Services, and Badgerland Financial will become…
Group Wants Congress to Cap Ag Subsidies
…lawmakers prepare to develop the next Farm Bill. The Heritage Foundation is calling on Congress to keep the interests of the taxpayer in mind when developing the upcoming Farm Bill….
Trump: Healthcare Reform Before Tax Reform
…like the American Farm Bureau sent a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady, a Texas Republican, and ranking Democrat Richard Neal of Massachusetts. The letter called…
Agri View: Autonomous Tractors
…farming methods more productive Changing the face of farming forever A concept autonomous tractor Independent and driverless Flexibility of traditional and autonomous operation Monitor and control. Wherever. Whenever. Autonomous driving…
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Act Immediately to Halt Canada’s Continued Disregard of Trade Obligations
…which are in farming and food manufacturing, as well as in supporting rural manufacturing and skilled farm service workers,” the organizations said in the letter. “However, for trade to yield…
Reebok to Manufacture Shoes Made from Corn, Organic Cotton
…shoes are made with oil-based plastics. Both Nike and Adidas have similar initiatives to create sustainable and recyclable shoes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Reebok…
Chinese Authority Approves ChemChina-Syngenta Deal
…is one of three major mergers in the crop protection and seed industry, which includes the Bayer-Monsanto and Dow-DuPont merger agreements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Tractor Sales Up in March
…month, and sales of combines for the year so far totaled 715, a 16 percent decrease from levels last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From:…
Senators Ask Administration to Act on Dairy Trade Barriers by Canada
A group of Senators is urging the Donald Trump administration to act against what they call trade barriers restricting U.S. dairy farmers access to Canada. New York Democrats Charles Schumer…
World Trade Expanding Amid Deep Uncertainty
…number one customer for U.S. corn and corn-based products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: World Trade Organization Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid…
Agri View: Agricultural Equipment Sales
…wear out. That is the case with practically all farm equipment. So when crop prices decline and market conditions falter farmer’s equipment manufacturers feel the sting too. It doesn’t go…
Conaway Statement on GAO Food Aid Report
…by the 2014 Farm Bill. Under the 2014 Farm Bill, USAID is authorized to use up to 20 percent of Food for Peace (Title II) funds for administrative purposes, now…