…the first step toward re-negotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The American Farm Bureau looks forward to working with the administration, Congress, other agricultural groups, and officials in…
NAFTA Modernization Must Not Disrupt Pork Exports
…(Canada) markets,” said NPPC President Ken Maschhoff, a pork producer from Carlyle, Ill. Since NAFTA went into effect Jan. 1, 1994, U.S. trade north and south of the borders has…
Almond Update: Importance of Water Quality
…Minimizing the addition of salt to the soil and removing salts by leaching are critical for continued almond production. For more information on water quality and irrigation, head to http://www.almonds.com/irrigation#tc-water-quality….
EPA Launches WOTUS Review Web Page
…under the rule. Farm groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, have welcomed the review. AFBF says the rule, in its current form, grants regulatory control over virtually all waters….
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…Technology, Ames, Iowa, $733,795 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, $703,000 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, $980,000 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, $980,000 Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, $980,000 Among…
GIPSA Seeks Comments on U.S. Standards for Beans and Lentils
…14, 2017 to M. Irene Omade, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 2530-S, Washington, DC 20250-3604; via email to comments.gipsa@usda.gov; by fax (202) 690-2173; or via Internet at http://www.regulations.gov….
State Milk Regulators Ask FDA for Assistance
…industry groups to ensure the safety and integrity of dairy products regulated under the Grade “A” program, including fluid milk, yogurt and other dairy products. During today’s NCIMS session, state…
USDA Seeks Feedback From California and Nevada Growers
…Growers provide information on crop acreage – including biotech crops—as well as grain stocks, livestock inventory, cash rents, land values, and value of sales. NASS will compile and analyze the…
Dairy Industry Launches Marketing Campaign
The dairy industry has launched a multi-year marketing campaign promoting more than just milk. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, in partnership with America’s Dairy Farm Families and Importers, has…
Roberts, Stabenow, Pressing USDA on Canada Dairy Policy
Senate Agriculture Committee leaders want the Department of Agriculture to address a dairy pricing issue between the U.S. and Canada. Senators Pat Roberts and Debbie Stabenow are pressing USDA and…
Mexico Rejecting Prospects of New tariffs in NAFTA
…Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. May 15, 2017 graphic provided by www.fas.usda.gov. Column chart comparing the change in value of U.S. agricultural exports before and after key trade agreements….
The California Kitchen: Marinated Zucchini with Purple Onions and Balsamic
…AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple…
Canada Ag Census Shows Increase in Young and Women Farmers
…area, Canada, 1921 to 2016 Chart description Total farm area and cropland area, Canada, 1921 to 2016, acres (millions) Total farm area Cropland 1921 140.9 50.0 1931 163.1 58.3 1941…
China to Resume U.S. Beef Imports
…when we can serve President Trump and President Xi a dry-aged American-made New York strip in Beijing.” According to information from TheHill.com, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the deals that…