…crop insurance provides certainty that in the event of a loss a farmer will be indemnified based on a portion of the value of the crop or livestock. Under crop…
House Bill Exempts Farms From Reporting Emissions
…The National Pork Producers Council strongly supports the legislation, which is similar to a bipartisan bill introduced last month in the Senate. Sponsored by Reps. Billy Long, R-Mo., and Jim…
Almond Update: Monitor for Irrigation Timing
…The Almond Board of California has an irrigation calculator growers can use and there are upcoming workshops for producers. Head to Almonds.com for more information. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Livestock Haulers Get Another ELD Waiver
On Tuesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted livestock haulers an additional 90-day waiver from a regulation that could have a negative effect on animal well-being. The National Pork…
Secretary Perdue Supports Agriculture Exemption Extension for ELD Mandate
…Administration to clarify how the rule should be applied to the transportation of agricultural goods and livestock. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Barrasso Introduces Catch-all Farm Regulation Reduction Bill
…requirements for farmers and ranchers. The bill would also end overlapping environmental permitting for pesticide application requirements, protect the personal information of agricultural producers, and prevent farmers from being hit…
NCBA Applauds Another 90-Day Delay in Electronic Logging Device Mandate
…announcement that the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will be delayed another 90 days for agricultural haulers: “This is obviously good news for America’s cattle haulers and producers, and it…
Commodity Classic Attendance Tops 8,000
…Commodity Classic is presented by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The 2019 Commodity…
Agri View: Imported Organics
…more than a decade ago, it has grown continuously with more producers and more consumers. Now, we are learning that there are products being sold, as organic, that are not…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “The American Farm Bureau supports USDA’s decision to withdraw the misguided Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices…
American Beef Exports Have Strong Start in 2018
…in a press release. “Despite the decline in variety meat volume, export value continued to increase. This underscores the important contribution variety meats deliver for producers and for everyone in…
USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers
…federal regulation of livestock and poultry for certified organic producers and handlers. The withdrawal becomes effective May 13, 2018. Significant policy and legal issues were identified after the rule published…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…no longer be utilized for compliance with the conventional biofuels requirements; $185 million more in feed costs for livestock producers—likely leading to an increase in food costs for consumers; and…
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
…American dairy producers. Mexico accounted for 45 percent of all American skim milk powder exports in 2016, the most recent year studied by Informa. That same year, Mexico accounted for…