…report shows that many American commodities will be hit hard, including U.S. wine, almonds, walnuts, pork, cherry, and several other commodities. The report also says certain states’ economies will be…
NAFTA Ministers Back in Washington D.C. After Short Turnaround
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and his two counterparts in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations are back at it in Washington, D.C. This marks a quick turnaround…
Rabobank: Challenges Ahead for U.S. Global Pork Trade
A Rabobank analysis says the proposed Chinese tariff on U.S pork imports could cost American producers $6 to $8 per head. The Rabobank Pork Quarterly Q2 report says the China-U.S….
Mexico/European Union Reach Trade Deal
…2000. The announcement came at the same time that the U.S. was threatening to pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico and the EU appeared to take…
Comprehensive New NAFTA Coming Soon
Negotiators from Mexico, the U.S., and Canada are still pushing hard to get a “comprehensive” new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in place. Politico says negotiators from the three…
Updated Water Allocations Double, Still Below Half for Southern CVP Agriculture
…and on the American River to 100 percent. Reclamation also noted its intention to limit the overall amount of water stored in the San Luis Reservoir and work with contractors…
Rural Mainstreet Index Hurt by Trade Concerns
…economy. “An unresolved North American Free Trade Agreement and rising trade tensions with China are significant concerns,” says Ernie Goss, Creighton University economist and author of the Rural Mainstreet Index….
Agri View: Current Land Prices
…per acre. Today, that same land will cost them over $3,000.00 an acre. Take into consideration there is more than one way to buy, or sell, farmland. There is land…
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…firm in 1989. Isley is a member of the Indiana Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association (inactive), and the American Corporate Counsel Association. Joel Baxley, RHS Administrator Joel Baxley comes to…
The Western View: Parkfield Bluegrass
Truly, American music has its roots in the joyous sounds of bluegrass. This is music that sprang from the backwoods and traveled through the heartland to become folk and soul,…
Senators Call for National Security Review of Brazilian Acquisition of U.S. Beef Company
…American market, which included Marfrig Global. Citing the Smithfield acquisition by a Chinese company, and the ChemChina-Syngenta merger, the senators say “it has become increasingly clear that growing foreign investment…
House Ag Committee Advances Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…policies on the floor and to sharing our vision with the American people. We have cleared this hurdle and will deliver a strong, new farm bill on time.” CLICK HERE…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
American Farm Bureau Federation: The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The 2018 Farm Bill is ready for debate and amendments a mere six…
Food Waste Resonates Beyond the Trash Bin
…to be cold hardy. Photo by Scott Bauer That food waste, in turn, is equivalent to about one-third the daily calories that each American consumes—about 327 million individuals. Interestingly, fruits…