…NCBA says the regulations would eliminate or greatly reduce available valuation discounts for family-related entities, which in turn would increase the tax on inheritance, such as farms. Government affairs director…
China Wants GMOs, Citizens Don’t
…farmers in China do not use GM crops, the nation does, however, allow imports of GM crops to enter the country. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NCGA Applauds WRDA House Passage
…of the year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Corn Growers Association The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5303, the Water Resources and Development…
Farm Economy Slumping into Fourth Quarter 2016
…in rural areas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Farm Income In August, expectations for 2016 farm income were revised…
Agri View: Food Prices
…price. One reason we spend less is we grow our own. But consider some of the reasons. We farm more land. We export more and import less. American imports about…
Clean Water Act: Report Details how Agencies Expand Authority
…planted on the ranch so they are not the same kind of farming and might not be considered a normal farming activity,” the report said. The report also cited cases—including…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 29
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
…impacts.” Eligible crops are defined in the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act, reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops,…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Coverage Wednesday, October 12
…California and has been the primary anchor for AgNet West radio programming there since 2012. OnlyMoso USA joins other long-time crop forecast sponsors Labor Solutions, Inc., Farm Credit of Florida…
Putin Tells Russia to Not Hurry Grain Movement
President Vladimir Putin of Russia this week hailed the nation’s farmers efforts in producing the biggest post-Soviet grain crop this week. However, in his message to farmers, he cautioned the…
Judge Allows Syngenta Corn Case to Continue as Class Action Suit
A federal judge in Kansas has allowed a lawsuit filed by farmers against Syngenta to move forward as a class action lawsuit. Farmers from the U.S. sued Syngenta in 2014…
Arkansas Representative Introduces Tax Deferred Savings Bill for Farmers
…Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election Act would give farmers the option of taking disaster preparedness into their hands. The FRAME Act would establish tax-deferred farm savings accounts that farmers could…
USDA GMO Labeling Study Waiting on Funding
…The mandatory labeling bill allows for scannable codes on food packaging that directs consumers to label information online through a smartphone. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Grains Council, Renewable Fuels Association Disappointed in China DDGs Determination
…these investigations” and hope China “will find in its final determination that continued access for U.S. DDGs is in China’s interest.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….