…farm groups will increase after the tax reform debate. He says that once tax reform is concluded, agriculture leadership would be “so outraged at the possibility of leaving NAFTA that…
One Step Closer to Tax Cuts?
…a procedural move that lets tax legislation be passed in the Senate with 50 votes. The goal of the Trump Administration and Republican leaders is to get the tax bill…
Brazil’s JBS Suspending Work at Seven Facilities
…of a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry on Tax Irregularities. The Commission was installed after former CEO Wesley Batista revealed in his plea bargain testimony to prosecutors earlier this year that…
Stabenow to Shield Farm Bill from Cuts
…2028. The move is seen as mostly symbolic, coming as the Senate gets ready to consider the GOP budget resolution, which would pave the way for tax reform. The Senate’s…
Report Shows Uncertainty Harming Farmers
Trade and regulatory uncertainty is hampering U.S. Farmers. The Global Harvest Initiative released its 2017 GAP reports or Global Productivity Report. The report shows that for the fourth straight year,…
Western View: Devastating losses in Wine Country
…once, you can go to gofundme.com – they will share your tax-deductible donation with several verified campaigns. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View from AgNet West, brought to…
No “Skull and Crossbones” for GMO Apple Labels
…initiative started by an apple farmer, will instead include a QR code, as outlined in the GMO labeling bill that was passed by Congress and signed by then President Barack…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…growing demand for food, fuel, and fiber. The grants are funded through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Technology is front and center…
Capitol Hill Asking “When” will NAFTA Withdraw Notice Come
…and automotive trade, along with the Buy American initiative, and others, has sources close to the negotiation saying “there’s no chance of a compromise solution,” unless U.S. Trade Representative Robert…
Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
…President Trump highlighted the tax reform proposals in an event in Pennsylvania featuring truckers and representatives of the trucking industry. Perdue issued the following statement: “The President’s proposed tax cuts…
USDA Suspends CRP Enrollment
…new offers until later in the 2018 fiscal year. All current, eligible CRP continuous enrollment offers made through September 30th, 2017, except for those made under the Pollinator Habitat Initiative,…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…The grants are funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions Program (ORG). “Organic farming is one of many approaches to making American agriculture sustainable…
Microsoft Investing in Rural Tech Jobs, Broadband Projects
Microsoft announced last week it will team up with communities in six states to invest in technology jobs and broadband in rural areas. The Microsoft initiative TechSpark is a multi-year,…
Business Leaders to Talk Trade with Mexico
…Commerce recently said it opposes key proposals by the Trump administration. Specifically, companies are unnerved by U.S. proposals to add a five-year termination clause and roll back the access of…