U.S. agriculture officials are watching closely as contract talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance remain stalled. The two groups are debating issues related to …
Trump Threatens to Reassert U.S. Control Over Panama Canal
Reports say President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal, claiming that Panama charges unfairly high rates for using the passage. During a speech to …
Farmers Having Problems with Raccoons
Raccoons are not just a problem for suburban homeowners. They are a big problem for many farmers, as well. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting …
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
In Fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supported more than 23,000 climate-focused conservation contracts funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Those investments covered over 11 million acres, …
Sheep Rancher Honored as California Cattlemen’s Association Livestock Man of the Year
Fifth-generation sheep rancher from Orland was honored as the California Cattlemen’s Association Livestock Man of the Year for his contributions to the sheep industry and his leadership roles in various …
EPA Updates Spanish Transition Guide for Pesticide Labeling
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its Spanish Transition Guide for pesticide labeling, effective December 26, to improve accessibility and communication for Spanish-speaking workers. Key updates include sections on …
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
An enhanced estate tax exemption, introduced under the 2017 tax reform law, may soon shrink if that law is allowed to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress does …
NCBA Comments on CTA Injunction Reinstatement
A new decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has once again paused enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This development comes after a series …
Red Meat Exports Beat Expectations for 2024
Red meat exports are showing stronger results than anticipated going into 2024, according to Dan Halstrom, CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Halstrom says his organization had originally …
Details from 2023 Census of Aquaculture
USDA recently released its latest edition of its Census of Aquaculture, with data on how much this industry has grown over a five-year period. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Latest Chapter in USMCA Biotech Corn Dispute
A USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel recently announced their ruling on a U.S. challenge of Mexico’s ban of our nation’s biotech corn imports – the latest news in an almost two-year …
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
(Tulare, CA) — The results are in for World Ag Expo’s® 2025 Top-10 New Products Contest. The winners will be showcased February 11-13, 2025 during the World Ag Expo® in Tulare, …
U.S. Wins USMCA Biotechnology Dispute with Mexico, Securing Market Access for GE Corn
The United States has successfully resolved a critical trade dispute with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), securing a victory for American agriculture. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced …
Farm Bill Extension, Ag Disaster Aid in Fed Funding CR
Some ag oriented measures were part of legislation approved this weekend – Continuing Resolution funding the federal government through mid-March. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting …