…has already vowed to impose tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, such as soybeans and pork, and many others, including corn, sorghum and beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Trade War Costly for U.S. Farmers
…of affairs. University of Illinois agriculture economist Scott Irwin this week on Twitter says the outlook has “moved into disaster territory,” specifically, regarding soybeans. Jim Bower of Bower Trading in…
Perdue Announces New Budget Director at USDA
…will focus that talent serving America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural producers.” Background: Erica Navarro previously served as the Budget Director for the U.S. Department of Education. Before that, she…
NPPC Testifies at USTR Hearing on Thailand’s GSP Eligibility
…excessive import permit fees and high tariffs on agricultural products. U.S. pork producers currently face retaliatory tariffs in key export markets, such as China and Mexico, at a time of…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
Several dozen industry members were on hand for the Spring Citrus Meeting that was held last week at the Tulare County Agricultural Building. The event touched on several of the…
Farm Credit Outlook Shows Prices for Grains to Strengthen
…regarding agricultural trade policy and the Farm Bill will have a direct bearing on the farm economy. The outlook says producers across the farm economy will face stress on cash…
Senate Bill Creates Group to Study Trucking Regulations
…The “Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act” would establish a working group at the Department of Transportation to examine the federal Hours of Service rules and the Electronic Logging Device regulations. The…
Ag Groups Want #TradeNotTariffs
Ag groups have spent weeks engaging the Trump Administration for more insight into the future of trade tariffs. Those agricultural producers and related industries that depend on exports are now…
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Becoming More of a Concern
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) has been in California for more than 15 years in primarily urban environments, but the pest has now been increasing its presence in agricultural…
Trump Set to Launch Tariffs Against China
…tariffs are sure to spark further tensions in the ongoing trade talks and trade war between the U.S. and China, as China targets U.S. agricultural products. China has even directed…
NFU, Canada Farmers Group, Make Joint Statement Supporting Trade
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson made a joint statement with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture supporting agricultural trade. The statement was prompted by President Trump’s lashing out against…
Bill Sets Up Group To Study Trucking Regulations
…hauling livestock. The “Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act” would establish a working group at the Department of Transportation (DOT) to examine the federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules and the Electronic…
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…goes above and beyond to provide certainty for rural America and our diverse agricultural economy in Michigan and throughout the country.” “From revitalizing small towns, to promoting good stewardship of…
APHIS Wildlife Services Conducts First Field Trial of Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…their spread. More than 6 million feral swine are located in at least 35 states across the United States. Their damages to agricultural crops alone are estimated at $190 million…