…quickly. Annual meetings of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American National CattleWomen, CattleFax and National Cattlemen’s Foundation will be held at this event. Thousands of cattle…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
…a more personal basis. The American Pistachio Growers (APG) recently met with community members at a farmer’s market in the central San Joaquin Valley to raise awareness of the value…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
…barriers and supporting infrastructure to help grow demand for higher blends of ethanol. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF-Oct. 4, 2019) — The EPA announced a series of actions designed to…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…improve the RFS program that will result in sustained biofuel production to help American farmers.” “President Trump has once again demonstrated that he is a champion for our nation’s farmers…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
(AFBF-Oct. 2, 2019) — The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released a proposal for the future of U.S. milk-pricing provisions and marketing-order reform. The recommendations aim to bring more democracy…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…for our ‘off’ year, but what I’m hearing from the growers is that the fields are a little bit lighter than even they had hoped for,” said American Pistachio Growers…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…and so much more.” The trade deal with Japan will benefit several California crops as highlighted by Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky. “Japan is the third-largest market for American agricultural…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…practices, chicken producers in the U.S. have significantly reduced the use of water, farmland, electricity, greenhouse gas emissions, and other valuable natural resources. In fact, producing the same amount of…
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
…lower prices, with significant market and trade disruptions stemming from tariffs. Listen to the report below. American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Latest USDA Expectations for 2019 Cotton Crop
…compared to last month, we’re still going to have a lot of U.S. cotton.” Expectations for U.S. mill use were also reduced by about 100,000 bales, as well as American…
U.S. Pork Producers Seeking Expanded Export Opportunities
…ties with our North American neighbors and ensure tariff-free trade with the two countries, Zieba explained. Unfortunately, the trade situation with China remains frustrating, Zieba said. The trade dispute with…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…ranchers.” Background: The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement will provide America’s farmers and ranchers enhanced market access in our third largest agricultural export market. When implemented, this Agreement will enable American producers…
New Japanese Trade Deal Expands Market for Agricultural Products
…several agricultural and industrial tariffs, as well as digital commerce. Japan is the fourth-largest export market for American agricultural products, averaging nearly $11 billion annually over the past 20 years. …
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
…restaurants and chefs. In a letter sent today to the California congressional delegation, the coalition urged approval for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA would replace the North American Free…