…dollars, provides financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters in California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Reducing methane emissions is a critical component in the state’s efforts to combat…
Oil and Ethanol Supporters Get Together to Talk RFS
…Inhofe wouldn’t reveal any details of a plan he’s working on to address some of those issues. He did say it would have to address the ever-increasing cost of buying…
Senate Ag Committee Approves Vaden as USDA General Counsel
…general counsel’s office since shortly after Trump took office. While in private practice, he represented conservative groups on voting rights issues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EU to Lists Objections to Bayer-Monsanto Deal
…list potential reasons for the EU to block the $66 billion proposal. Bloomberg News reports regulators are looking “very carefully” at the competition issues in the combination of Bayer and…
Canadian Ambassador Optimistic on NAFTA Negotiations
…The three sides have several issues to work through yet, including a U.S. proposal for a five-year sunset-clause to the deal. McNaughton says U.S. proposals to boost American content in…
Duvall Appointed to White House Trade Advisory Committee
…to 45 individuals from the private sector who represent key economic sectors affected by trade. The committee evaluates trade policy issues by considering their effect on the overall national interest….
CalCom Solar Displays Energy Savings at Almond Conference
…we perform all of the work and focus exclusively on this agricultural market.” While at the conference Dupre noted the financial benefits that are associated with solar as the cost…
General Mills Contributes to National Wheat Foundation
…more than 125,000 wheat farmers across the Northern and Southern Plains. The contribution brings General Mills’ recent financial commitments to nearly $3 million for promoting the expanded adoption of soil…
Grain Elevator Profit Margins Could Increase in 2018
…other issues for the prospect of improved profit margins. A CoBank researcher also says a large carryover and another huge crop have “created an attractive carry in futures markets, particularly…
South Korea To Hold KORUS Public Hearing
…the talks to discuss issues related to the five-year-old deal. Farmers criticized the November 10th hearing, claiming the gathering did not reflect the damage they had suffered. In the earlier…
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). The BFRDP program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, aims to help address issues associated with the rising age and decrease in the number of U.S….
NCBA Membership Drive Encourages Commitment
…that cattlemen and women will be able to continue their operations successfully. While that’s important, NCBA is encouraging more cattle producers to join the fight and engage on the issues…
California Farm Bureau Welcoming New Leadership at Annual Meeting
…the leading agricultural businesses from across the nation. The breakout sessions will also be covering a variety of subjects including agricultural research, rural crime and safety, and other important issues…
Canada Group Issues Report on Trade Without NAFTA
A Canada-based financial group outlines trade without the North American Free Trade Agreement in a new report called “The Day After NAFTA.” BMO Financial Group of Montreal published the report…