…199A that ensured farmers and cooperatives wouldn’t be worse off. Johnson says, “Those compromises were disregarded in favor of corporate interests.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
John Deere Concerned About Trade Retaliation
…prices significantly. Allen says the price of steel could legitimately rise up to 30 percent in a short period of time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Talking With Other Countries About Tariff Exemptions
…the U.S. trade agreement with South Korea, known as KORUS. The U.S. has already granted tariff exemptions for Canada and Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
European Union Approves Bayer Takeover of Monsanto, with Conditions
…ensures that there will be effective competition and innovation in seeds, pesticides, and digital agriculture markets after the merger is complete. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration Formally Requests Fast-Track Extension
…says, “I hope my administration can continue to work with Congress to pursue new and better trade deals for America’s workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.” Congress last passed trade promotion…
Perdue: Administration Unlikely to Cap RIN Prices
…cents as of last week. “The conversation has already been helpful in that area of driving RIN prices down,” Perdue adds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-21-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Ag Bankers, Accountants Oppose Sugar Policy Modernization Act
…the price safety net for American sugar farmers. The collapse of domestic sugar producers would cause major disruptions in the supply chain for food manufacturers and American consumers. The economic…
Culver’s Launching Third Annual #FarmingFridays Project
…and is part of Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project, which returns this Friday, March 23. #FarmingFridays invites influencers from across the agricultural industry to share their stories on Culver’s Facebook,…
USDA Looking for More Funding Applications to Improve Broadband Access
…broadband service to all critical community facilities in their proposed service area for two years. For more information, go to www.rd.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Partisan Farm Bill a No-Go in the Senate
…included in the Senate’s version of the farm bill. Grassley says the staff is starting to draft a farm bill and Roberts said he’d like to start the process after…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Happy National Ag Day! We hear from the California Women for Agriculture who will be speaking…
Colombia Increases Ethanol Mandate to 10 Percent
…purchasing more than 13 million gallons. Imports in the current marketing year have more than doubled year-over-year to 9.62 million gallons. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
…House bipartisan draft reauthorization legislation includes a requirement that all requests for new animal drugs be submitted electronically beginning October first. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….