While the Trump administration was met with applause from many in agriculture in suggesting it will grant an E15 summertime waiver, to allow sales year-round, oil industry officials are expressing concern. The American Petroleum Institute says forcing higher ethanol fuel blends into the marketplace “could have negative consequences for the American consumer.” API claims higher ethanol blends, such as E15, …
Farm Co-ops Applaud the American Food for American Schools Act
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives applauded the introduction of The American Food for American Schools Act. The legislation in the Senate will strengthen monitoring and enforcement of “Buy American” provisions of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, if approved. Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says the last several years has seen …
Farm Credit Administration Releases Quarterly Report
A report on the performance of the Farm Credit System shows 2018 is another challenging year for agriculture. The report, presented to the Farm Credit Administration board, outlines the economic issues affecting agriculture. Based on its first forecast of the 2018 farm economy, The Department of Agriculture projects net farm income to decline by 6.7 percent, with both crop and …
Pence: “Very Close” to Renegotiated NAFTA
Vice President Mike Pence said over the weekend he is “very hopeful” the U.S. is close to a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. Talks to reach an agreement continue this week in Washington, D.C., as all sides are eyeing an early May finish line. Pence spoke at the Summit of the Americas in Peru over the weekend. He told …
Agri View: Turkey Production
Everett Griner talks about 2018 turkey production in today’s Agri View. Everett compares the production to last year, and explains why it is different. Turkey Production Now, I don’t think you need to rush out to buy your Thanksgiving turkey right now. But, I can tell you that it will not be any cheaper this year. In fact, you are …
Immigration Verification Proposal Scuttled
Florida businesses won’t have to worry about voters requiring them to verify the immigration status of new employees. The state Constitution Revision Commission on Monday rejected a proposal that would have asked voters in November to require businesses to use a system similar to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Employment Authorization Program, known as E-Verify, to determine immigration-related eligibility …
Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded President Donald J. Trump’s selection of James Hubbard to be the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. Following the announcement, Secretary Perdue issued the following statement: “I am very excited by the selection of Jim Hubbard for this leadership role at USDA. Congress passed and President Trump …
Bama’s Best Beef Contest Underway
If you’ve ever eaten an unforgettable beef dish or have a favorite dive you want everyone to know about, then you are encouraged to let folks know through the 3rd annual “Bama’s Best Beef Contest.” Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Director of Social Media and Communications Kayla Greer says the contest is now underway. Bama’s Best Beef Contest Underway Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
NRCS Earth Team Volunteer Services Valued Over $7.8 Million
This week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service hails Earth Team Volunteer efforts throughout the nation during National Volunteer Week. Our theme, “Volunteers Improve Today for Tomorrow,” uses April 15-21, 2018, to show gratitude to Earth Team volunteers for their superb service to conservation. The Earth Team is the agency’s volunteer workforce. This past fiscal year, more than 34,309 people donated …
House Farm Bill Draft Introduced
Tyron Spearman has more details about the U.S. House Farm Bill draft that was introduced last week. 04-16-18 House Farm Bill Draft Introduced Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …