…of grain farmers are expected to suffer negative cash flow for 2018. This is down slightly from 12 months earlier. * The percent of farmland purchases for cash (not financed)…
USDA Announces Regionalization Agreement with South Korea
…American agriculture, and to support vibrant rural economies. Keeping markets open to exports of U.S. poultry is an important part of that story,” said USDA Under Secretary for Trade and…
Mexico Seeks Closing Seven NAFTA Chapters in Next Round
Trade officials in Mexico say they hope to close seven chapters in the next round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Talks, planned for Washington, D.C. next month. Mexico…
House Follows Senate, Introduces Emission Reporting Exemption
…ranches. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says “Congress never meant to include agriculture” in the reporting requirement, as part of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act,…
Cranberries Targeted by EU in Trade Spat
The European Union classifies cranberries as a retaliation target in response to President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs. Bloomberg reports cranberries are among a basket of all-American goods, from peanut…
Secretary Perdue Testifies on Rebuilding American Infrastructure
…just get it done for the American people because it’s needed in order for American producers in agriculture to remain competitive… From left to right: Secretaries Chao, Ross, Acosta, Perdue,…
Farm Bureau Compares Crop Insurance to Ad Hoc Disaster
…chorus belongs to the country’s largest farm organization, the American Farm Bureau Federation. An active member of the crop insurance coalition, Farm Bureau is working hard to dispel myths about…
USDA Under Secretary Remains Optimistic on Trade Despite Tariffs
McKinney While U.S. agriculture braces for possible retaliation against American tariffs on steel and aluminum, a USDA Under Secretary remains optimistic about the future of trade. AgriMarketing Dot Com says…
Top Vegetable Varieties for 2018
…habaneros. Sweet Corn was # 3. Pak Choi, also known as Bok Choy, came in at # 4. A number of different tomato varieties won awards for All American Selection…
Commodity Classic Attendance Tops 8,000
…Commodity Classic is presented by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The 2019 Commodity…
Agri View: Imported Organics
…real. Now, before you get upset, it is mostly imported food products that do not meet the requirements of American grown organics. Even if you have been fooled, Congress has…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “The American Farm Bureau supports USDA’s decision to withdraw the misguided Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices…
American Beef Exports Have Strong Start in 2018
American beef exports in January illustrated a significant increase compared to the sizable totals from the previous year. According to information that was collected by the United States Department of…
USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers
…are effective, said USDA Marketing and Regulatory Program Undersecretary Greg Ibach. The organic industrys continued growth domestically and globally shows that consumers trust the current approach that balances consumer expectations…