U.S. agriculture export prices fell 5.3 percent last month. Data released by the U.S. Department of Labor shows the decline is the largest drop in farm exports since 2011. The…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 23 States
…to maintain, modernize or build water and wastewater systems. Learn more about the grants and the projects receiving funding online at https://www.rd.usda.gov/. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Tension Affecting Farm Exports
Everett Griner talks about how the tension of the trade war, and the tariff issue, has affected our soybean exports in today’s Agri View. Tension Affecting Farm Exports Soybeans are…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-14-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
China: U.S. Agriculture May Never Bounce Back
…from the U.S. with “limited impact” on China due to diversified import sources. China’s vice agriculture minister also claimed that Chinese companies had “basically stopped” importing soybeans from U.S. farmers…
NCBA Calls R-CALF Effort an Attack on Beef Checkoff
…against R-CALF, which NCBA says its activists allies are “aligned with the Humane Society of the United States and other anti-agriculture organizations.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bayer Takes Market Hit from Glyphosate Ruling
…than 800 scientific studies, along with health and regulatory authorities around the world “support the fact that glyphosate does not cause cancer.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Sorghum Growers Disappointed in Chlorpyrifos Ruling
…farmers.” NSP offered up similar comments to CropLife America, hoping EPA would explore all avenues of appeal following review of the order. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tractor, Combine Sales, Posting Strong Numbers
…show AEM members are voicing concerns about the second half of the year, as “Tariffs and trade continue to dominate the conversation.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…Agriculture committees asking the farm bill conference committee to pass an on-time, five-year farm bill before the September 30 expiration of the 2014 farm bill. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-13-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Brazilian Judge Suspends Glyphosate Use
…file appeals. Herbicide manufacturers contend that Brazil’s farmers have been safely using glyphosate for more than 40 years. A Brazil-based agribusiness industry association representative says he “thinks the judge is…
Court Tells EPA to Ban Chlorpyrifos
…CropLife America expressed disappointment with the decision, and is hopeful “EPA will consider all avenues of appeal” after review of the decision. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Food Prices Decline
…for butter and cheese. Finally, sugar prices fell six percent, largely driven by improved production prospects in the main sugar producing countries. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….