…by another manufacturer confuses the public as to where the product originated and dilutes the value of the John Deere brand. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Wheat Closing Cairo Office
…export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry with funding from 17 state wheat commissions and USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Report Shows Uncertainty Harming Farmers
Trade and regulatory uncertainty is hampering U.S. Farmers. The Global Harvest Initiative released its 2017 GAP reports or Global Productivity Report. The report shows that for the fourth straight year,…
TPP Members Nearing Agreement
…is finalized, allowing TPP to move forward, trade experts expect the deal won’t be in place for at least another year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Reach Standstill
…Mexico have now agreed to extend the talks into 2018, failing to meet the Trump Administration’s goal to conclude the talks by the end of this year. The move comes…
Agri View: Electronic Technology
Everett Griner talks about electronic technology and farm computer use rising in today’s Agri View. Electronic Technology…
Housing Support Fund for Ag Workers Displaced by Fires
With firefighters gaining control of fires throughout Sonoma County, the Grape Growers Foundation (SCGGF) announced it is partnering with the Sonoma County Farm Bureau to establish a housing recovery fund…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
Results from the survey conducted by the California Farm Bureau Federation confirm that labor shortages are continuing to hinder farming and ranching operations throughout the state. The information collected earlier…
AFBF Backs Timely Reg Review of Food Production Tools
Coordinated federal review of advances in agricultural biotechnology will help America’s farmers and ranchers achieve gains in efficiency and productivity needed to meet the continued challenges of the 21st century,…
Farm City Wednesday, 10-18-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Call to Action at CAPCA Conference
…Guardians of the Green, highlighting the role of licensed pest control advisers in continuing the success of California agriculture. California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger spoke on the challenges…
No “Skull and Crossbones” for GMO Apple Labels
…initiative started by an apple farmer, will instead include a QR code, as outlined in the GMO labeling bill that was passed by Congress and signed by then President Barack…
EPA Ending “Sue and Settle”
…says these cases resulted in settlement agreements and EPA publishing more than 100 new regulations, including the recent Clean Power Plan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Initial Progress Made on U.S.-Japan Trade Issues
…and Japan said that: “Both sides committed to building on momentum in the dialogue to demonstrate progress in the near future.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….