Politico says the preliminary trade agreement between China and the U.S. announced over the weekend raises more questions than it answers. No one knows how soon it comes together and …
Farmers for Free Trade Suggestions on Improving China/U.S. Trade Relations
Farmers for Free Trade call the framework of a trade agreement between the U.S. and China as a good first step toward ending tensions that have hurt American agriculture. The …
House Members Want Thailand Ban of U.S. Pork Ended
Members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to Taiwan’s Ambassador to the U.S. asking for the removal of import restrictions on American agricultural products, including pork. The bipartisan …
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions of six water/irrigation districts …
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
Prather Ranch is owned and managed by Jim, Mary and James Rickert. Located in Northern California, Prather Ranch is a sustainable, 30,000-acre cattle, hay and farming operation. Cattle are raised …
House Farm Bill Dormant Amid Immigration Dispute
House Republican leadership is currently struggling with immigration issues and it’s put the House farm bill that didn’t pass on Friday right on the back burner. The Hagstrom Report describes …
USDA Official Hopeful by Recent Trade Advancements with China
While a trade war may be on hold between the U.S. and China, a Department of Agriculture official says the Trump administration remains ready to support farmers and ranchers, if …
China Promises to Buy More American Agricultural Goods
After two rounds of trade talks between the world’s largest economies, China has promised to buy significantly more U.S. agriculture and energy products to help reduce its trade surplus with …
Agri View: Farmers and the Labor Law
Everett Griner talks about farmers wanting a new labor law in today’s Agri View. Everett takes a look at the current H2A programs and has some agriculture labor statistics for …
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
Most Americans know milk and other dairy products are an essential part of a healthy diet. But less well-known is dairy’s contribution to the health of the U.S. economy and …
House Members Call for End to Thailand’s Ban on U.S. Pork
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to Virachai Plasai, ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the United States, calling for the removal of restrictions on imports …
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
NRCS is known for providing one-on-one, personalized advice on the best solutions to meet unique conservation challenges. Sometimes the best solution is not something expensive or new but is instead …
China Drops Investigations, Top Market for Sorghum Reopens
China has dropped its anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations into U.S. sorghum. National Sorghum Producers Chairman Don Bloss says NSP is “gratified” by the announcement and quick result. China has …
House Farm Bill Vote Surprises and Disappoints
Republican lawmakers were shocked that the Farm Bill vote in the House of Representatives did not get the anticipated support from legislators. Disagreements between GOP leadership and more conservative elements …