Industry and agriculture groups have formed a coalition to address the proposed steel and aluminum tariffs by President Donald Trump. The National Foreign Trade Council announced formation of the Alliance…
Agri View: Agriculture Weather
Everett Griner talks about how costly 2017 was to agriculture due to weather damage in today’s Agri View. Well, first it was Irma, then a very unusual snowfall, that caused…
Vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order Moves Closer
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that a vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FFMO) is expected to occur later this year. The FMMO had…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-07-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Snowpack totals make a huge jump in just over a week yet are still well below…
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy intends to run for the Senate seat currently held by the soon retiring Republican Thad Cochran of Mississippi. Espy 80-year-old Cochran will retire April first,…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves; but Uncertainty about the Future of NAFTA Looms
…producers remain relatively optimistic about long-run prospects for U.S. ag exports. Read the full report. by James Mintert, David Widmar and Michael Langemeier, Perdue University Center for Commercial agriculture/CME Group…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
…buffer strips, and pollinator and beneficial insect habitat – all while maintaining active agriculture production on their land. CSP also encourages the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and new management techniques…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-06-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Reaction continues from the court decision that will end any public or private pesticide treatments done…
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…Associates told Agri-Talk that there is a real possibility this could invite retaliation against agriculture in the U.S., adding that “the consequences are all too real.” Shawn Haney of Real…
Agri View: What is Going on with NAFTA?
…farmers, Canadian farmers, and American farmers, want to keep it strong, and stable. Our Secretary of Agriculture himself said that the loss of NAFTA could have tragic consequences for all…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Steve Censky announced two new efforts to provide states and school districts with additional flexibility and support to operate more efficient school meal…
Paraguay Market Now Open To U.S. Pork
…Agriculture last month concluded talks with its Paraguay counterparts on the export certificate, which will allow the shipment of U.S. fresh, frozen, processed and thermally processed/commercially sterile pork and pork…
Injunction Prohibits Component of Pest Prevention and Management Program
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Farmers and other property owners will still be allowed to apply chemical insecticides, but CDFA will no longer be able to spray pesticides on vegetation in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-05-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The California Farm Bureau Federation says sending agricultural workers “home” isn’t going to work for California…