North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp says if President Trump follows through with tariffs on China announced this week China’s retaliation would be “both strong in quantity and gravity.” The comments …
Canada Dairy Group Understanding of U.S. Frustrations
The largest dairy processor in Canada says President Trump “has a point” when it comes to dairy trade between the U.S. and Canada. Saputo Inc. told Reuters:“Canada should consider eliminating …
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Changing Dairy Market
A new report from CoBank predicts continued double-digit growth in the plant-based milk alternatives market. The report says sales are up 61 percent over the past five years, with slower …
Grant Awarded for Studying Livestock Antimicrobials Impact
A $3.1 million grant will fund research studying the impacts of California’s new legislation limiting the use of antimicrobial drugs given to livestock raised in the state. Meat industry publication …
Agri View: Strawberry Consumption
Did you know that America’s favorite fruit doesn’t grow on a tree? Everett Griner talks about the consumption of strawberries in today’s Agri View. What if I told you that …
Employment Minute Helps Industry Find Jobs, Interns
A new feature segment airing in AgNet West’s Farm City Newsday morning show is helping employers connect with future employees and interns. CalAgJobs.com has partnered with AgNet West to bring …
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy During Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, hull split is right around the corner and many growers are making the necessary preparations to keep their orchard healthy as …
Optimism Surrounds Upcoming House Farm Bill Vote
The House of Representatives will be taking another farm bill vote before the Friday, June 22 deadline and some on Capitol Hill believe that there is a promising chance of …
National FFA Organization and ASTA Sign Historic Memorandum of Understanding
The National FFA Organization and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding. The memorandum will align ASTA’s strategic goals and resources with the three-component model …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Worst Garden Pest to Watch Out For
You have a beautiful, productive vegetable garden. and would like to keep it that way. Cathy Isom has a list of some of the worst garden pests to be on …
Trump Escalates Trade War with Additional Talks of Tariffs
President Donald Trump is taking the trade war with China to an unprecedented level that would impose tariffs on nearly every export China sends to the United States. Following the …
Trade War Costly for U.S. Farmers
The trade war between the U.S. and China is proving to be costly to U.S. farmers, just as President Trump announced the intent for further tariffs, escalating the tense state …
Farmers for Free Trade Places More Anti-Trade War Advertising
Farmers for Free Trade is again placing advertisements on cable television showing an on-the-ground look at how current trade disputes are damaging export markets for U.S. farmers. In conjunction with …