…supply shortages are being reported stemming from the ban on live hog transportation that was enacted to prevent further spread of the disease. The potential for radical change could “impact…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…agriculture leaders in academia, government, and industry, attend the forum, and tour the nation’s capital. Winners receive free registration, transportation, and lodging. Apply today (PDF, 109 KB) for this real-world…
Agri View: Farm Labor Cost More Today
…agriculture. There is more in it for them. There is mining, construction, transportation, to name just a few. Not only do jobs in these industries pay more. The labor is…
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
Organizations representing livestock, bee, and fish haulers across the country submitted a petition to the Department of Transportation (DOT) requesting additional flexibility on Hours of Service (HOS) requirements. The petition…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…greenhouse gas emissions altogether. Agriculture is in a unique position as an industry. The energy and transportation sectors can implement technologies and approaches that can slow down further emissions, but…
NCBA Calls for Flexibility on Hours of Service Rules
…for livestock haulers. NCBA President Kevin Kester and Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera delivered the group’s message at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s headquarters in Washington. The comments…
Global Pork Production Shifting Because of Virus
…unlikely that this disease has been contained, with additional cases expected to be reported.” China has placed restrictions on animal transportation in the country, which means significant disruptions in pork…
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…transportation, finance and retailing must be considered when pursing trade actions,” Farm Bureau emphasized. The European Union, Canada and Mexico all have implemented retaliatory tariffs in response to the U.S….
Lawsuits Seeking Mandatory Travel Pay for Ag Workers
…requiring an employee to use transportation provided by the employer and voluntary transportation that is available to employees for free. “What the CRLA has done is file four lawsuits seeking…
Industry Coalition Opposes New China Tariffs
…citizens will only compound over time. Groups signing the letter include the Ag Transportation Coalition, the Corn Refiners Association, and many more. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Overhauling Livestock Hauling
…A new law would allow the drivers to be more ‘flexible’. Whatever that means. The object is market efficiency, and humane transportation of livestock, as well as safe driving for…
China Suspends Hog Transportation Due to Swine Fever
China has suspended transportation of live hogs from provinces infected with African Swine Fever. Reuters says the Chinese Ag Minister will also shut down all live hog markets in the…
Seeking Public Comments on HOS Regulations for Truck Drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced this week that it is seeking public comment on revising four specific areas of current hours-of-service (HOS) regulations,…
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Offers Startup Funds for Entrepreneurs
…“Starting a business takes faith, courage and creativity, but rural entrepreneurs face added challenges including limited access to broadband, high transportation costs and a lack of access to business networks….