…agree with the cattle producers that the clock should have been reset after the 2016 repeal of the COOL for beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Pork Board Elects New Officers
…meeting. In a statement Rommeriem said “In the year ahead, the Pork Checkoff will focus on driving consumer demand through sustainability.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Trade War Threat Continues
…trade war may cost the producers in export dollars. The threat of a trade war still has more than just farmers sweating it out. Chinese officials have said publicly that…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
…efficient and helps farmers meet our regulatory standards. By working together, our two programs can advance these efforts more effectively,” said Commissioner Gottlieb. “Today’s announcement will help FDA and states…
Legislative Updates Affecting California Agriculture
…jurisdiction, restraining the Department’s oversight authority to only streams that support aquatic life. In other legislative updates, AB 2166, commonly referred to as the California Farm bill, failed to pass….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-06-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Ag Economy Barometer Monthly Results
Farmers showed more optimism in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The May survey reading was 141, 16 points higher than April and the highest since January of…
Ernst Expresses Frustration with EPA
…change would allow for hardship waivers, but reallocate the displaced volume in the final RVO issued each year by the EPA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Voters in Midwest States Losing Faith in Administration’s Commitment to Renewable Fuels
…it was important to them that President Trump keep his promise to defend the RFS. Find the survey online at www.biodiesel.org/. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Farm Bill Debate Goes On
Everett Griner takes a look at a section of the 2018 Farm Bill causing much debate. Everett talks about the food assistance programs in today’s Agri View. The next Farm…
Getting Prepared for the Bovine General Order Implementation
…Management Plan will be due July 1, 2019, and operators will need to work with a Certified Nutrient Management Specialist for its development. A Farm Water Quality Plan will also…
Last Chance to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…lease land to producers, those involved in conservation programs, even those who may have received the Census and do not farm. Every response matters. “Our mission at NASS is to…
Margin Protection Program for Dairy Enrollment Deadline June 8
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue extended the deadline for producers to sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s Margin Protection Program – Dairy (MPP) for one week. The program provides a…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-05-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….