Trade will top the agenda between China and Canada next week during Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to China. The visit is aimed at promoting a “progressive trade agenda”…
Survey Shows Young Farmers Ready to Defy Odds
…policy reforms it calls the “Young Farmer Agenda.” The agenda includes addressing land access, student debt management, and increasing the skilled agricultural workforce. The survey can be found at www.youngfarmers.org….
Taking the Hassle Out of Using Grease Guns
A relatively new product to the agriculture market makes the process of using grease guns much simpler. LockNLube is a company with a mission to “End Greasing Frustration” through their…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-27-17
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South Korea Minister Says No Concessions in Farm-Sector KORUS Discussions
…KORUS. The Korean Herald Dot Com says he told reporters that the government is taking a “strong stand on the agriculture sector and will not retreat any further.” This was…
Grassley, Ag State Senators Maintain Push for NAFTA
Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley remains optimistic that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations will come to a conclusion that benefits agriculture. The Gazette Dot Com said Grassley’s…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $17.7 million in available funding to support the delivery of education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-24-17
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Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-23-17
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Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-22-17
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Agriculture Among NAFTA Topics on Final Day
…focused on agriculture, technical barriers to trade, auto rules of origin, dispute settlement, and investment. The agriculture industry is still working to convince officials of just how negative the effect…
Senators Want Commerce Secretary to Analyze NAFTA Withdrawal Cost
…North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) would affect agriculture. The letter says, “It’s imperative that before any changes are made to NAFTA or any other free trade agreement, that economic…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…organization that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the 1950’s, the Board dealt primarily with compliance issues and, accordingly, was…
USDA Helps Military Veterans Learn Skills for Farming and Ranching Careers
…U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced a new grant opportunity to help military veterans pursue farming and ranching careers. Funding is made through…