A Reuters report says China accused the Trump Administration of being capricious in its handling of trade issues. Chinese government officials warned U.S. workers and farmers that they’ll be hurt…
Rural Mainstreet Economy Expands for June
…the survey, bankers responses project farmland prices to sink by another 2.1 percent over the next year, and the confidence index, which reflects expectations for the economy six months out,…
US Fostering Trade Relationship with Japan Amidst Other Ongoing Trade Disputes
…real affinity for U.S. food products because of their quality, affordability, and safety.” Japan is currently the fourth largest market for American agricultural products, with nearly $12 billion worth of…
Erin Fitzgerald Hired to Lead U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance as New CEO
…new Chief Executive Officer Erin Fitzgerald In its ongoing mission to earn consumer trust in American agriculture, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance has selected Erin Fitzgerald to lead the…
Perdue Comments on 2018 Farm Bill Passing the House of Representatives
…House Agriculture Committee for their diligence and hard work in passing their 2018 Farm Bill through the House of Representatives. American producers have greatly benefited from the policies of the…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
From American Farm Bureau House Farm Bill Passage a Win for Farmers The following statement regarding House passage of the 2018 Farm Bill may be attributed to American Farm Bureau…
House Passes 2018 Farm Bill
…proud of what this body has accomplished, and now look forward to working with the Senate and the president to deliver a farm bill on time to the American people.”…
USDA Supports Local Foods in Schools through Farm to School Grants
…agriculture, while supporting American farmers in both urban and rural economies.” This year, FNS is awarding grants to 73 projects across 43 states, the District of Columbia and Guam. This…
American Farm Bureau Board Votes Unanimously to Support Goodlatte AG Act Provisions
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s board of directors voted unanimously to support House passage of H.R. 4760, a broad immigration bill, based on the strength of agricultural labor provisions included…
Canada Dairy Group Understanding of U.S. Frustrations
…its Class 7 milk policy in order to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States.” The CEO says he understands “the frustrations,” adding, “quite frankly I…
Grant Awarded for Studying Livestock Antimicrobials Impact
…Meatingplace reports the grant from the Wellcome Trust will fund research at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. The California law took effect this year and is…
National FFA Organization and ASTA Sign Historic Memorandum of Understanding
The National FFA Organization and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding. The memorandum will align ASTA’s strategic goals and resources with the three-component model…
Trade War Costly for U.S. Farmers
…billion on the 2018 soybean crop. The American Soybean Association Tuesday linked the drop to the trade war, as President John Heisdorffer stated: “Soybean prices are declining as a direct…
Farmers for Free Trade Places More Anti-Trade War Advertising
…will run in the immediate aftermath of new retaliatory tariffs being announced on American farm exports from key U.S. trading partners including Mexico, India, Canada, China and the European Union….