…has pushed prices even lower in the last month, worsening farmers’ financial stress. While the Department of Agriculture announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers, NFU’s Johnson stressed the…
NAFTA Renegotiation Showing Signs of Progress
…Washington, D.C. this week to continue the talks. However, other issues within the negotiations, including a sunset provision and dispute settlement, along with dairy trade, remain unsettled. President Trump has…
Trump to Approve Year-Round E15 Soon
…Energy says increased access to U.S. markets will provide America’s farmers with some financial confidence and they hope the President will direct the Environmental Protection Agency to act quickly to…
Senate Stalls on Farm Bill Conference
…key ag states, could be left off the committee if leadership only names five Republicans to the panel. If the lingering issues get worked out over the weekend, the earliest…
Coalition Urges State Board to Reject ‘Unimpaired Flows’ Plan
…26 county Farm Bureaus. The full text of the letter and full list of signatories may be found online at www.cfbf.com/top-issues#water, under the “Unimpaired Flow Standards” tab. from California Farm…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program. All stakeholders with an interest in rural broadband deployment are welcome to contribute. Specifically, comments on the following issues are sought: Ways of evaluating a…
NAFTA Back in the Spotlight
…will back down, saying “he’s been pretty consistent on the poison pill issues.” Mexico and Canada both shut down the idea on Wednesday that the NAFTA renegotiation could be split…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…provide a welcome measure of temporary relief to our farmers and ranchers who are experiencing the financial effects of the trade war. This should help many of our farmers and…
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
…biodiversity, bees now struggle to fight off common hive health issues like the Varroa mite and the pathogens they carry,” according to The Bee Corp’s latest annual benefit report. “Though…
Farmers Express Frustration Over Trump Trade Tactics
…massive shortfall in our financial statements.” Farmer income has dropped 52 percent since 2013, making it more difficult for farmers to repay loans. In turn, that increases the level of…
Trade Impacts on Land Prices Unknown. Now
…what effect trade issues are having on land prices currently. The company says many factors influence local land values. Supply of land for sale and the level of demand are…
Dinneen to Become RFA Advisor, Cooper CEO
…organization’s Director of Research and Analysis and had ascended to executive vice president by 2016. He previously worked on ethanol issues for the National Corn Growers Association and served as…
House Moves to Send Farm Bill to Conference Committee
…(NC) 2. Rick Allen (GA-12) House Energy and Commerce Committee Conferees: 1. John Shimkus (IL-15) 2. Kevin Cramer (ND-AL) House Financial Services Committee Conferees: 1. Chairman Jeb Hensarling (TX-05) 2….
Trade War Endangers Farmers, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…very detrimental. “We must get back to the table and get these issues worked out. If we cannot do that, the consequences are dire,” VanderWal said. During his testimony, Boening,…