…for Japan this year. When you talk, or hear, about farm exports you usually think of China. That is reasonable. But pay some attention to Japan. You see, last year…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-15-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Strawberry growers on the Central Coast said their plants are healthier than ever. Could it be…
Farm Bill May Have Enough Votes in House for Passage
…“supports his efforts,” despite some concern that the President would veto the bill, titled the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Deal on China’s ZTE May Reduce Ag Tariff’s
…the importation of U.S. ag products by inspecting each export container. The threats stem from Trump’s steel and aluminum import tariff. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Starling Moves from White House to USDA
…appointed to the lead the Farm Service Agency, while Carmen Rottenberg was appointed to lead the Food Safety and Inspection Service. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada, China, Talking Trade
…from China stemming from a trade dispute if President Trump cannot strike a deal to keep China from implementing the tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Proposes Rule to Eliminate Redundant Hog Carcass Cleaning Regulation
…of FSIS says removing the regulations will “continue to be” the focus of FSIS as the agency seeks to streamline regulations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…Administrator, Bruce has proved he has the knowledge and steady hand needed to continue leading AMS in their service to American farmers and families. I know that as AMS Administrator,…
Organic Produce Has Strong First Quarter
…value of more than $1.2 billion during the first portion of 2018. While organic sales and production grew during the first part of 2018, OPN noted that several conventionally grown…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-14-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Farmers Focus on Consumer’s Wants, Nutritional Value Food Labels
People who attended the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2018 Stakeholders Summit earlier this month discussed the farmer, the consumer and nutritional value food labels that connect the two. Other topics included…
House Will Take Up Farm Bill This Week
Kevin McCarthy, the House Majority Leader, says Congress will take up the farm bill debate sometime within the week. The House schedule has the week’s session running from Tuesday through…
NAFTA Clock Is Ticking
…Lighthizer tells lawmakers he’s taking steps to tackle Canada’s milk pricing program, which American dairy farmers want killed in NAFTA 2.0. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Prominent in U.S. and China Discussions
…brunt of retaliation to help other parts of the economy,” Ross says. “We’ll do our level best to resolve that problem.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….