…important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “I welcome Morocco’s agreement to allow imports of U.S. poultry meat and…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…vineyards. The University of California Regents will work with growers to incorporate highly productive organic no-till vegetable cropping systems in California. The American Farmland Trust will work with farmers in…
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…trust. “It’s really important for the ag industry to be proactive and communicate the technology we’re developing and the science that we’re putting behind our water management strategy,” said Obear….
American Soybean Association Joins Farmers for Free Trade
The American Soybean Association this week announced it will join Farmers for Free Trade. Representing soybean farmers across the nation, ASA is joining the bipartisan campaign self-described as “amplifying the…
Roundtable to Discuss Nuisance Lawsuits
…include leaders such as American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. Congressman Rouzer says the nuisance lawsuits being faced by farmers are “destroying livelihoods and communities,” adding the current climate…
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
…information to help improve yields and increase fiber quality can help strengthen the American cotton industry as a whole. The program is sponsored by Crop Science, a division of Bayer,…
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply….
Farm Groups Appeal to Trump to Address Lab-Grown Meat Substitutes
…by seven industry groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, calls for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be the official regulatory agency…
U.S., Mexico, Leaving Canada behind in NAFTA Talks
The United States and Mexico are progressing on the North American Free Trade Agreement re-negotiations, leaving Canada behind, for now. Top trade officials from Mexico are in the U.S. this…
Agri View: Farm Share Continues to Decline
…anyone who hears this, that those who campaign about those rich American farmers, don’t read all of the facts about how farmers survive. You see, without subsidies, most of them…
NAFTA Renegotiation Showing Signs of Progress
The U.S. and Mexico are nearing an agreement on the trade of automobiles as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation effort. Politico reports the U.S. and…
Letter Urges Trump to Rejoin TPP
…the group alleges that the agreement will put American businesses at a distinct competitive disadvantage and will increase trade losses to other countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
USDA Opens Election Period for Seed Cotton Program
…acres on their farm. “ARC and PLC are a vital part of the safety net that ensures American agriculture remains competitive and producers are able to manage risk,” said USDA…
In Argentina, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Pork Back to Market
…American pork products to the Argentine market after more than 20 years by slicing a ten pound honey baked ham. “The U.S. is the world’s third largest pork producer and…