The world’s largest maker of agriculture equipment, Deere and Company, is worried that possible trade tensions between the U.S. and other countries could affect its machinery sales. A Bloomberg report says the steel and aluminum tariffs on imports to America will have an impact on the company. But, Deere is much more worried about possible trade retaliation that could target …
U.S. Talking With Other Countries About Tariff Exemptions
The U.S. is currently discussing the possibility of steel and aluminum tariff exemptions with a handful of other countries. A Reuters report says America is currently in talks with the European Union, Australia, and Argentina. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testified before the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday that President Donald Trump will soon make a decision on imposing …
European Union Approves Bayer Takeover of Monsanto, with Conditions
German chemical company Bayer was given conditional European Union approval in its acquisition of Monsanto. A Dow Jones report says the takeover bid, which is worth more than $60 billion, was only approved after both companies agreed to divest themselves of assets worth more than $7.3 billion dollars, in order to ease antitrust concerns. As a large part of the …
Trump Administration Formally Requests Fast-Track Extension
President Trump formally requested a three-year extension of trade promotion authority on Tuesday. Politico says the trade promotion authority allows the president to negotiate free trade agreements that he can submit to Congress under fast-track approval procedures. However, the request comes amid growing concerns in the Republican party over the direction of the administration’s trade policy. Trump’s message to Congress …
Perdue: Administration Unlikely to Cap RIN Prices
An Agri-Pulse report says it appears that the Trump administration will not be putting a cap on the price of biofuel credits, known as Renewable Identification Numbers. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the administration will more likely try to bring down the cost of RINs through a vapor pressure waiver that will increase demand for E-15. That’s the outcome favored …
Seven Counties in Alabama Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Assistance to Producers in Mississippi The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Bibb, Jefferson, Pickens, St. Clair, Shelby, Tuscaloosa and Walker counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance. Those counties are: Blount Etowah Marion Calhoun Fayette Perry Chilton …
V. P. Pence Presents National Ag Day Proclamation to Secretary Perdue
Vice President of the United States Mike Pence presented President Donald J. Trump’s National Agriculture Day Proclamation to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Washington, D.C. “Since day one of this administration, President Trump and our entire team have been working tirelessly to stand with our nation’s farmers, producers, ranchers, and foresters, and …
Pleased with New Georgia Cotton T-Shirts
During a press conference Tuesday afternoon at the Georgia State Capitol, it was announced that a new line of cotton t-shirts, grown and sewn locally in Georgia, were now available. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says they are very proud to be a part of it. Pleased with New Georgia Cotton T-Shirts The 100 percent Georgia Grown t-shirts are available for …
NRCS Florida Seeks Partners for Easement Restoration
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is seeking assistance to complete restoration work of degraded wetlands, floodplains and forestlands. NRCS is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and organizations to implement restoration activities on eligible easement properties, but applications must be received by May 18. For more information on wetland, floodplain and forestland easements, visit the NRCS easements page. NRCS …
Alabama NRCS Announces Classic Gully Erosion Initiative Sign-Up
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced a new initiative focused on addressing classic gully erosion. The Classic Gully Erosion Initiative will focus on gully erosion scenarios where erosion has reached an advanced stage and interferes with farming operations. Alabama NRCS Announces Classic Gully Erosion Initiative Signup Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless …