…difficult to sue those operations over odor, declining property values, and other nuisance issues. The North Carolina legislature overrode the governor’s veto of the bill, the 16th of 23 total…
Meat Companies Accused of Artificially Inflating Pork Prices
…percent. The “year-average” price in the hog market was $76.30 in 2015, after being at or below $50 annually from 1998-2009. Hormel Foods issues a statement saying, “Hormel Foods is…
USDA Taking Comments on Product of USA Label
…food comes from and consumers place a higher financial value on food that is local, regional and from the United States. The public comment period closes in mid-August. From the…
Ganaz, GroGuru Win Radicle Automation Challenge
…all the winning elements needed to succeed in the agtech arena and help farmers tackle ongoing labor issues—a strong management team, an innovative technology and a keen focus on the…
Doggett Named Corn Growers Interim CEO
…number of public policy issues, including ethanol, climate change, land use, conservation, and endangered species. He’s also worked for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association/Public Lands Council, and as a senior…
China Says Washington Trade Actions Will Hurt American Workers
A Reuters report says China accused the Trump Administration of being capricious in its handling of trade issues. Chinese government officials warned U.S. workers and farmers that they’ll be hurt…
Senate Farm Bill Setting Up for Debate
…Program would also see some of that financial support over the next ten years. Overall spending on the commodity title is expected to be about $400 million less than current…
Farm Leader: Congress Must Now Focus on Agricultural Immigration Reform
…highly skilled immigrant employees and help them gain proper documentation.” Johansson During discussions on immigration issues, he said, CFBF has taken a lead in seeking solutions that keep families together….
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…threat. Although it was last detected in the United States in 1929, the disease is endemic in many parts of the world and would be financially devastating to U.S. agriculture…
Enrollment for Safety Net Coverage Ends August 1
…August 1, 2018. Producers on a farm that is not enrolled for the 2018 crop year will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs should…
Optimism Surrounds Upcoming House Farm Bill Vote
…its passage. The bill was defeated on the House floor on May 18 after the House Freedom Caucus withheld its support until immigration issues were addressed. NCBA President Kevin Kester…
Trump Escalates Trade War with Additional Talks of Tariffs
…China called the extreme pressure from Trump “blackmail,” adding that if the U.S. becomes “irrational” and issues the proposed list of products, China will “have to adopt” strong countermeasures. China…
USDA Issues Warning of Newcastle Virus to Commercial Poultry
The Department of Agriculture says at least 18 outbreaks of Virulent Newcastle Disease have been confirmed in backyard chickens in Southern California. The outbreaks prompted the Animal and Plant Health…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
…major issues that growers are concerned with, along with presentations on best practices for managing citrus trees. The day began with important information related to Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and…