U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross gave testimony to a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Thursday, during which trade with China was a key topic. Channel News Asia Dot Com says Ross …
Agri View: Who Loses in the Event of a Trade War?
Everett Griner talks about what the threat of a trade war has done to farmers in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at how the talk about a trade war has …
Senate Ag Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Farmer Veteran Legislation
Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee are touting legislation that will help veterans in agriculture. Introduced by Committee Chair Pat Roberts and ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow, the Farmer Veteran Opportunity …
Conaway Comments on Trump Challenging India Market Practices
House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway says the Trump administration is holding India accountable in it’s latest trade move. The administration announced earlier a Word Trade Organization counter notification on India’s …
Agri View: Trade War
Everett Griner talks about the effects of a trade war in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses how all United States industries will be affected by this. Now suppose China does …
China Steps Up Pork Inspections, Slowing Imports
China is stepping up inspections of pork imports from the United States. Ports are opening and inspecting every cargo that arrives, according to a report by Reuters, compared with inspections …
Wheat Growers Talk Farm Bill with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
Officers of the National Association of Wheat Growers are in Washington, D.C. this week meeting with members of Congress. The wheat growers are stressing the importance of passing a farm …
Agri View: Agriculture Trade Problems
Everett Griner talks about trade problems in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses how this will affect export possibilities for the producers. Farmers were one of President Trump’s largest support groups …
China Trade Discussion Continues Next Week
Trade talks with China will continue next week, according to President Donald Trump. President Trump says he and China’s President Xi Jinping will talk over the phone next week as …
Agri View: Fruit and Vegetable Labor Problem
Everett Griner talks about fruit and vegetable labor problem in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses why the labor issue is putting more cost on the products for the consumer. You …
NRCS Resources to Increase Pollinator Populations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working to increase pollinator populations by aiding farmers in making conservation improvements to help monarch butterflies and …
NAFTA Talks Continue This Week
The Renegotiation effort of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) continues this week with all sides eager to finish the talks. Representatives from the United States, Canada and Mexico …
Funding Eligibility of Temperance Flat Disappoints Supporters
After three days of hearings in Sacramento, the California Water Commission (CWC) has made its decision regarding the public benefits and funding eligibility of the Temperance Flat Reservoir Project. Commissioners …
Armed to Farm Program Provides Veterans with Farming Skills
The Armed to Farm: Sustainable Agriculture Training for Military Veterans program is an initiative to provide training in sustainable agriculture to military veterans. The program is offered free of charge …