…Managing Family Business” workshop, presented by Jeanne Bernick, principal and market strategist with KCoe Isom, at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention. “We’re seeing more and more women…
Chinese Trade Conditions May Be Poised to Improve
…American soybeans and the acceptance of U.S. rice. Back in December China purchased 1.13 million tons of soybeans, marking the first purchase since the trade tensions initially began in July…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…a potential free trade agreement, European agricultural leaders said during a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention. U.S. farmers and farm state lawmakers have pushed hard…
Farmers Dealing with Uncertainty as 2019 Starts
…cash flows with these low commodity prices,” said Chairman of the Ag and Rural Bankers Committee for the American Bankers Association Shan Hanes. “It’s hard to make a cash flow…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
American Farm Bureau Federation policy experts gave an overview of the issues expected to affect farmers and ranchers in 2019 in a workshop at the organization’s 100th Annual Convention. David…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
U.S. farmers and ranchers discussed the current state of regulations governing the farm labor market and efforts to navigate it, at a workshop during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
Donald J. Trump, the 45th president of the United States, will address farm and ranch families from across the nation Monday at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention….
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…grow crops without irrigation. Cities also need 37 inches of rainfall per year to meet their water demand. Yet California’s farmland – and most of its people – are on a…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
…for two consecutive days before H-2A worker permits can be obtained. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is encouraging DOL to let the current advertising requirements continue to satisfy the…
Table Grape Industry Feeling Secondary Impacts of Tariffs
Some unexpected, secondary impacts of the chaotic trade relationship between the U.S. and China are appearing in the international table grape market. Increased tariffs placed on American agricultural goods, combined…
China Accepts U.S. Rice Imports, a Sign of a Warming Relationship
In what seems to be a sign of a warming relationship between the two top economies in the world, China has officially welcomed rice imports from American farmers. While it’s…
Significance of USMCA on American Rice Industry
…is the largest market for U.S. rice, and Canada is about third or fourth on the list depending on the year,” said President and CEO of American Commodity Company, Chris…
Amazon Grocery Delivery Not as Robust as Projected
While more than half of American households have an Amazon Prime membership, it appears the number of members who ordered groceries at least once a month took a step backward…
Ag Groups Pleased with 2018 Farm Bill
Several agriculture groups are pleased with the 2018 Farm Bill. Groups such as the National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation spoke out and…