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GOP Caucus Supports SNAP Reforms
Published April 27, 2018
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway met with the Republican caucus Friday morning and outlined his farm bill proposal. The Democrats on the agriculture committee are opposed to Conaway’s plan for SNAP and the nutrition title, but North Dakota Congressman…GAO Recommends Crop Insurance Changes
Published April 27, 2018
The General Accountability Office has released its annual report, outlining ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government. One of the numerous recommendations in the report asks Congress to repeal the language in the current farm law…Providing More Flexibility for ARC payments
Published April 27, 2018
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says there is some work that can be done for the base adjustment and provide more flexibility in ARC-County payments in the upcoming farm bill. “It takes money to do that. How much we can…Dry Bean Industry Focused on Trade and Plant ’18
Published April 27, 2018
Red River Farm Network visits with U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter about NAFTA negotiations, a recent trade mission and the 2018 planting season.EU Prepares for More Tariff-Free U.S. Beef
Published April 27, 2018
The European Union is preparing to allow more tariff-free U.S. beef into the region as part of an attempt to avoid a trade war. Politico reports the move comes at the same time French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor…Bayer Sells a Portion of Lineup to BASF
Published April 27, 2018
Bayer has signed an agreement to sell a portion of its assets to BASF for $2.1 billion. This package includes certain seed treatment products, the digital farming platform and its global seed business. This deal was necessary to gain regulatory…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 27, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. This week, U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter discusses progress of North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations.Statistics Canada Releases Acreage Estimates
Published April 27, 2018
Statistics Canada released its 2018/2019 acreage estimates, forecasting canola acres at 21.4 million. That’s down from last year’s 23 million acres and well below trade estimates. All-wheat acres are estimated at 25.3 million, up from 22.3 million last year and…Senate Confirms Barbic
Published April 27, 2018
Ken Barbic has been confirmed to serve as USDA's assistant secretary for congressional relations. Most recently, Barbic was on the staff of the California-based Western Growers Association.