…has spent more than $180 million in the last four years on climate-smart farming projects. A total of 735 on-farm projects have eliminated an estimated 42 million metric tons of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-12-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…Farms, Loxahatchee, Fla. Chalmers R. Carr III, Titan Farms LLC, Ridge Spring, S.C. John Chandler, Chandler Farms L.P., Selma, Calif. Kristine (Tina) Ellor, Phillips Mushroom Farms L.P., Kennett Square, Penn….
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
…season-average farm price range is unchanged at the midpoint of $5.10 per bushel and the range is narrowed to $4.80 to $5.40. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
E15 Challenges Ahead
…House Agriculture Committee Democrat Collin Peterson, like several other ag-lawmakers and farm groups, applauded the announcement. Peterson, however, stated the action “will likely get tied up in the courts,” adding…
Roberts: We’re Making Progress on Farm Bill
Senator Pat Roberts says lawmakers are making progress on the farm bill. The Senate Ag Committee Chairman told Politico this week “we’re making progress,” adding “I know I keep saying…
EU Ready for Talks over U.S. Beef
…to a quota system for hormone-free beef imports, but U.S. share of the quota has slipped from 100 percent to 30 percent. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., Canada Trade Officials Discussing Next Steps
…dampened by the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, adding that he is an advocate for removing the tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-11-18
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Agriculture Leaders Unite to Oppose USDA Relocation Plans
…location outside DC could bring them closer to the agricultural community they serve, beyond the general area they jobs would be located. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Stabenow: Commodity Title a Political Issue in Farm Bill Talks
…commodity title for southern farmers ‘just because.’ We have to have a farm safety net that works.” She remains optimistic the farm bill can be completed this year. Source: National…
August Beef Exports Soar to New Heights, Pork Export Value Still under Pressure
…Dan Halstrom concluded that “Pork exports have posted an impressive performance in 2018, but the retaliatory duties are clearly a significant obstacle.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
K-State Focusing on How to Prevent African Swine Fever in the U.S.
…National Bio and Agro-defense Facility Fund and also have received support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the pork industry. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2018 Farmland Sales Increasing
…few years, Farmers National Company’s real estate sales have grown each year including a five percent increase in sales volume this year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….