The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention a week ago confirmed its widely cited research on farmer suicides was wrong. The research from 2016 reported that farmers have the highest…
Senate Passes Farm Bill, Next Stop: Conference
…engaged” in a farming operation in order to receive farm payments. Before passage, the Senate defeated an amended by Senator Mike Lee that farm groups, such as the National Cattlemen’s…
Senate Farm Bill Passes with Overwhelming Support
…Assistance Program. The differences between the two farm bill’s also include conservation initiatives and farm subsidies. There have been mixed reactions to the Senate farm bill getting passed just days…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-28-18
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Women in Agribusiness Now Accepting Award Nominees
…well. Entry forms and guidelines for submissions are available online at www.womeninag.com. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, July 20th, 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-28-18
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Perdue Signals Aid Plan Announcement Possible Around Labor Day
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in Chicago this week says he is hopeful his aid program for farmers will be released by Labor Day and the harvest season. Perdue spoke at…
Agri View: Unusual Farm Technology
…farm technology. The cell phone. Stop and think now. Of the farmers, and the ways farmers could use a cell phone to save time and save money. As recently as…
Senate Farm Bill to Include Grassley Payment Limits
…because it did not contain his amendment. The change would “amend actively engaged in farming requirements by allowing only one person or legal entity per farming operation to be considered…
USDA Taking Comments on Product of USA Label
…higher financial value on food that is local, regional and from the United States. The public comment period closes in mid-August. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Dropping Tariffs on Feed Grains from Asian Countries
…Thailand last January, the move is still seen as a step to reduce China’s dependence on U.S. soybeans amid the ongoing trade war. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-27-18
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Trade Promotion Authority to Auto-Renew
…trade agreements. Most recently passed in 2015, TPA was favored by a majority of agriculture groups which supported the Trans-Pacific Partnership. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Farm Bill Making Progress
…farm economy. The bill is expected to soon enter the amendment process on the Senate Floor. Roberts will allow consideration of Senator Chuck Grassley’s farm payment limits amendment. The lack…