New Community Assessment Tool Empowers Rural Leaders to Make Data-Driven Decisions to Build Resilient Communities Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced the United States Department of…
Secretary Perdue Highlights the Benefits of the USMCA for California Producers
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has now been agreed to by all three countries, once again uniting the North American markets into a single trade deal. United States Secretary of…
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
…U.S. House of Representatives’ Natural Resources Committee recently met to discuss nine different bills that would make alterations to the ESA. Of the bills discussed by the committee, five bills…
NCF Accepting Applications for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
…and offering solutions to this problem. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or full-time undergraduate student enrolled at a two- or four-year college. Online applications should be submitted…
Canada Dairy Industry: New NAFTA a Bad Outcome
Dairy farmers in Canada “paid the price” to conclude an international trade agreement, according to Dairy Farmers of Canada. The recently announced U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement that will replace the…
USMCA: No Pathway Forward for Beef Labeling
…The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement, or USMCA, will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Kenny Graner says the organization is “disappointed that the Administration turned…
Registration Now Open for 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…convention we have come to expect and appreciate.” To register and secure housing for the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, visit www.beefusa.org. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
New NAFTA Faces Long Road Before Implementation
…regarding his trade agenda, as NAFTA will become the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement, or USMCA. The late-night announcement Sunday allows the Trump administration to beat a self-set deadline. The administration…
AFBF Seeking Farm Dog of the Year
…farm families.” Farm dog owners must be Farm Bureau members to enter their dogs in the competition and must submit applications by October 12th online at www.fb.org. Source: National Association…
The California Kitchen: Autumn Strawberry Mousse
…1.5 C Heavy Cream 3 C Strawberries (Pureed) Autumn Strawberry Mousse For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
USDA-NASS Announces 2017 Census of Agriculture Response Rate, Data Release Details
…once every five years, was mailed to more than 3 million known and potential farms and ranches across the United States late last year. Data collection ended this July. Puerto…
Secretary Perdue Statement on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
…and egg producers and addresses Canada’s discriminatory wheat grading process to help U.S. wheat growers along the border become more competitive. “As we celebrate this breakthrough, it is worth noting…
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
CFBF: Farm Bureau Welcomes U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement The newly revised North American Free Trade Agreement, renamed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, promises to ease export of California-grown farm products, according to the…
Canada Joins Trade Accord to Replace NAFTA
…of Canada’s dairy market, valued as approximate $16 billion annually. Canada will eliminate Class 6 and Class 7 milk categories, along with associated pricing schedules for multiple milk products, shortly…