…supporters say the E15 waiver to allow year-round sales will lower RIN prices, and provide consumers more options at the pump. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Co-ops Applaud the American Food for American Schools Act
…provisions of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, if approved. Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says the last several years has seen…
Farm Credit Administration Releases Quarterly Report
A report on the performance of the Farm Credit System shows 2018 is another challenging year for agriculture. The report, presented to the Farm Credit Administration board, outlines the economic…
Pence: “Very Close” to Renegotiated NAFTA
…be reached by early May. The timeline would allow the U.S. enough time to present the agreement to lawmakers following the November midterm election. From the National Association of Farm…
Agri View: Turkey Production
…to pay a little more. You know that retail prices are based on production. U.S. farmers are expected to produce fewer turkeys than they did last year. Right now, young…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-16-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Exxon, Chevron Ask EPA for Biofuel Blending Exemptions
…joint statement saying, “EPA is hiding behind poor excuses about proprietary business information to shield big oil companies from public scrutiny.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: Domestic Dairy Demand to Climb in 2018
…Dairy Quarterly 1 Report. “The stronger economic growth is projected to come mostly from the recent tax policy change, which translates to stronger dairy demand through increased food service and…
Asian Nations Cautious About the U.S. Back in TPP
…“I think that’s one of the reasons why the United States is taking a second look at possibly re-joining the TPP.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…Farmers are hurting though, and I have three priorities for this Farm Bill: to protect crop insurance, to increase market development abroad through trade and market access programs, and to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-13-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…products that create new opportunities throughout the economy.” Johansson said Farm Bureau will seek continued and enhanced commitment to farm bill programs that promote environmental stewardship. “Current farm bill programs…
Trump Announces E15 Waiver Support to Farm State Lawmakers
…on summer-time E15 sales “allows retailers to offer better options alongside traditional blends all year long.” National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson applauded the move as well, but says “more…
Trump Tells Trade Team to Look Into Re-joining TPP
…increasing market access to protect farmers. Farm groups say farmers would rather trade, than take subsidies, to be profitable, in referring to the trade dispute with China and the proposed…