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Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday May 24

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday May 24

Mike DavisMay 24, 2024

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. Wheat and soybeans…

Announced China Tariffs a Concern for Farm Trade

Announced China Tariffs a Concern for Farm Trade

David GeigerMay 24, 2024

A series of robust tariffs announced by President Joe Biden are aimed at China. The duties include a 25 percent…

House Markup of Farm Bill to Begin Thursday

House Markup of Farm Bill to Begin Thursday

NAFB News ServiceMay 23, 2024

The markup for House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead on Thursday despite scores from the…

USDA Funding to Expand Market Opportunities Overseas

USDA Funding to Expand Market Opportunities Overseas

Mike DavisMay 23, 2024

The USDA is allocating $300 million to 66 organizations under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). Ag Secretary Tom…

Fungicide Use in a Lower Price Environment

Fungicide Use in a Lower Price Environment

Todd GleasonMay 23, 2024

A recent article posted to the Farmdoc Daily website at the University of Illinois explores the economics of fungicide applications on corn…

Taxpayer Groups Concerned about Farm Bill Subsidies

Taxpayer Groups Concerned about Farm Bill Subsidies

Mike DavisMay 23, 2024

Multiple free market and taxpayer advocacy organizations held a press conference about the upcoming farm bill. They’re concerned about proposals…

Rouzer Encourages Appropriations Leaders to Stabilize Labor Wages for Farm Families

Rouzer Encourages Appropriations Leaders to Stabilize Labor Wages for Farm Families

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) joined 119 of his colleagues on a bipartisan letter encouraging House Subcommittee on Labor,…

Ag Groups React Positively to House Farm Bill Ahead of Markup

Ag Groups React Positively to House Farm Bill Ahead of Markup

NAFB News ServiceMay 22, 2024

Some of America’s leading agricultural organizations are reacting to the House version of the farm bill put forth by Ag…

NCDA and CS Urges Lookout for Yellow-Legged Hornet

NCDA and CS Urges Lookout for Yellow-Legged Hornet

Mike DavisMay 21, 2024

The yellow-legged hornet is an invasive species that has been found in Georgia and the southern part of South Carolina…