…anti-farming, anti-business efforts in California over the years, but we believe mandated travel pay may be the worst yet for farmers…Ag employers are already going to be hit with higher…
Water Works: How the WOTUS Rule Returned to California
…which holds the application of the 2015 rule until 2020,” said Senior Council for the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) Kari Fisher. “That is the rule that was subsequently challenged…
Monthly Tractor, Combine Sales Increase
Farmers and ranchers purchased more combines and tractors last month according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The latest monthly report shows tractor sales were up…
Farm Bill Extension Not Ruled Out
Getting a farm bill done before current law expires at the end of this month may not happen, as congressional leaders have not ruled out an extension. The 2014 farm…
NAFTA Main Sticking Point Indeed is Dairy
…the focus of pre-NAFTA concerns more than a year ago from the Trump Administration. U.S. dairy wants more market access to Canada. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Indonesia and Australia Commit to Trade Agreement
…if Australia eliminated its “unjustified restrictions.” Australia is not a large market, but was ranked as 10th in pork imports in 2017. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2019 Farmland Rental Rates Expected Steady with 2018
…gross revenue for farmers, and most farmers do not like to give up acres that they are farming, which leads them to maintain rents to keep the lease another year….
Hurricane Changes Fly-in Schedule for Ag Groups
Hurricane Florence is adding another wrinkle to the farm bill process as farmers are being asked to return home Wednesday (09.12.18) as part of the National Pork Producers Council legislative…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-12-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Farm, Ethanol Groups Urge President to Restore Integrity to RFS, Allow Year-Round E15 Sales
In a letter to President Trump, the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, National Sorghum Producers, American Coalition for Ethanol, Growth Energy, and Renewable Fuels…
National Dairy Council New Product Competition Underway
…are among the top motivators across gender and age groups. The deadline for submissions is January 14th. For more information, visit USDairy.com. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Says NAFTA Must Include Dairy Fix
…Perdue said U.S. farmers don’t have the same access to Canada that Canada has to the U.S., specifically referring the Class 7 dairy products in Canada. Perdue says: “Class 7…
Senate Ag Leaders Question USDA Reorganization
…of the Secretary and ERS under the chief economist. Last week, USDA extended the comment period for the proposal to October 15th. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
OTA Moving Forward with Voluntary Checkoff
…Laura Batcha says the organic community is “committed to enabling a sound, resilient and sustainable future,” through the checkoff and other efforts. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….