A campaign by Bayer and country star Luke Bryan has donated more than one million meals to hungry families. Bayer says the “Here’s to the Farmer” campaign this year asked…
USDA to Revisit Standard for Beef Carcass Grades
…from the cow-calf, feeder and packer segments conservatively estimated that incorrect classification of carcasses cost the industry nearly $60 million annually. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Needs More Corn to Meet Fuel Mandate
To meet a fuel blend requirement, China must import more corn, according to industry analysts. A Stewart Peterson advisor tells Farm Journal’s AgDay that China will need to import “an…
Beef, Pork Exports Post ‘Stellar’ November
…trailing only August. For January through October, exports totaled 1.038 million metric tons, up nine percent year-over-year, valued at $5.93 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower in November
…nearly unchanged, and dairy prices fell 4.9 percent in November, but remain 9.6 percent higher than the same time last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
State Farm Bureau Study Estimates Cost of NAFTA Withdraw
A study from the Nebraska Farm Bureau finds withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) could cost farms in the state up to $55,000 each, annually. The report…
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USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…reform, possibly setting up a future battle within the next farm bill development process, which also contains food programs like SNAP. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Emphasizing Trade Expansion
…grow trade both ways, with McKinney saying the U.S. benefits from imports too, especially of products the country doesn’t produce itself. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Monsanto Asks Judge to Block Arkansas Dicamba Restrictions
…adds that the ban deprives farmers of a needed tool in their weed-control arsenal and the injunction is needed to avoid any potential confusion as farmers make plans and buy…
Mexican Ambassador: 50% Chance NAFTA is Terminated
…to finance the construction. “There have been preliminary discussions on that matter and I think both sides are open,” he adds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Talks Trade with Senators
…in products to Mexico and Canada in 2015. Without NAFTA, those products would have faced an additional $3.8 billion in tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Calling for House-Passed ELD Mandate Delay
…utmost importance.” He adds that the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association appreciates that Congress recognizes the need for additional flexibility within the rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-06-17
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