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
…of Agriculture. To stay on track for data release in February 2019, the deadline for submitting the paper questionnaire is June 15, 2018. Farmers and ranchers who have not responded…
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….
China Says U.S. Tariffs Will Negate Current Trade Talks
…more U.S. agricultural and energy goods. A U.S. delegation also spent two days in China last week to discuss trade issues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bayer-Monsanto Deal to Close Wednesday
…expects moving its assets required to be sold to BASF, including the Liberty Link brand, to BASF in approximately two months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Deere Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Precision Planting, AGCO
…infringe on Deere patents. AGCO acquired Precision Planting in September 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image of John Deere ExactEmerge(TM) planter from YouTube video (below)….
Ag Aviation Association Asks Drone Operators to Be Cautious of Ag Aircraft
…with equipping UAVs with strobe lights. Further, the Association says UAVs must, under law, give the right-of-way to a manned aircraft. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Census of Agriculture Deadline Looming
…the deadline for submitting the paper questionnaire is June 15, 2018. Farmers and ranchers who have not responded by June 15, 2018, still have until the end of July to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-04-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….