Equipment sector worrying about effect of China tariffs
Farm equipment sales were mixed to begin the year, but officials with the Assoc. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) are concerned tariffs announced by President Donald Trump might have a negative impact on the industry.
STB seeks Class 1 response to NGFA's rail service complaints
Freight rail service complaints voiced by the National Grain and Feed Assoc. (NGFA) and Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) have caught the attention of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.
Tennessee may see change in dairy promotions rual this year
Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) officials estimated only five or six people showed up to a recent public hearing, most of whom voiced support for a measure that would allow dairy producers in the state to choose where the assessment that their farm pays to the state’s Dairy Promotion Committee could go.
Check stored grain, for spoilage, before weather warms for spring
With a record harvest last fall, farmers may have had to store their grain surpluses either outside or in insufficient storage facilities this winter, which will likely raise other concerns – especially as warmer weather arrives around spring planting season.
