Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. NAFTA negotiations start back up today and the current, and a former, agriculture secretary is positive…
Analyst to Dairy: Speak Up Now on Immigration
CNN political analyst and Republican strategist Ann Navarro told dairy farmers it’s time to make sure lawmakers “hear your voice” on immigration. Speaking to dairy farmers at the annual Dairy…
TPP Talks Continue as Canada Shows Hesitation
…new TPP agreement into force as soon as possible with those who are ready to move.” Farm groups, including the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, last week urged Canada to commit to…
Another Round of NAFTA Talks Getting Underway
…to end the trade pact. President Trump has also said that a new NAFTA will greatly benefit U.S. farmers and ranchers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown
…Some speculate that the brief government shutdown harms efforts to pass future legislation later this year, including the next farm bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…a farm bill that family farmers and ranchers can support. “American farmers are not only suffering from price pressure that has reduced net farm income by half over the last…
USDA-APHIS to Review Research for Determination of Non-Regulated Status for Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed
…hulls and linters. Extensive field evaluations demonstrated that ULGCS poses no greater ecological risk than conventional cotton varieties.” USDA-APHIS will consider all comments received on or before February 5, 2018….
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
…Dairy Council of California’s Board of Directors by Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. On his family’s farm in Tulare, California, Curti oversees operations for…
Farm Bureau Statement on WOTUS Jurisdiction Decision
Ellen Steen The following may be attributed to Ellen Steen, General Counsel of the American Farm Bureau Federation: “The U.S. Supreme Court ruled correctly today that federal district courts—not federal…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-22-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Navel orangeworm strategies were discussed at the UC Statewide Pistachio Day and Trent Loos talks with…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
Ten U.S. cotton organizations have pledged industry contributions in 2018 to support the demand-building activities of Cotton Council International (CCI), the National Cotton Council (NCC) export promotion arm, headquartered in…
Cornyn Drawing Up RFS Overhaul Legislation
…“However, they do deserve some credit for taking the time to learn and appreciate the economics of the renewable fuels industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Arkansas Lawmakers OK Dicamba Ban
…into adjacent fields from the ones it was directly applied to, causing damage in soybeans that aren’t resistant to the herbicide. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexican Ambassador says NAFTA Negotiations Are Making Progress
…January 23 through January 28. The Mexican Economy Minister also says that negotiations are almost complete on 10 of the 20 chapters in NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm…