Trade officials from the U.S., Mexico and Canada are hopeful to reach a consensus on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by early May. A trade negotiator from Mexico…
USDA to Immediately Assist Producers for Qualifying Livestock, Honeybee and Farm-raised Fish Program Losses
…(LFP) and the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). The increased amount of assistance through ELAP was made possible by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, signed earlier this year. The Act…
Trump Acknowledges Ag Pain Due to Tariff Talk
…taken to address that reality. The president has directed Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue “to use his broad authority to implement a plan to protect our farmers and agricultural interests.” Perdue…
Mexico Not Ruling Out Quick NAFTA Result
The Mexican Foreign Minister says he’s not ruling out a quick ending to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks. Reuters says the top Mexican diplomat says progress is…
2018 Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…Credit West, American AgCredit, The Harvey L. & Maud S. Sorensen Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, and Leopold Conservation Award Alumni. For application information, please visit leopoldconservationaward.org. By CDFA Office of…
Federal Bill Aims to Prevent Local Regulation of Agriculture
…cause harm to both residents and small farmers. Introduced by Rep. Steve King of Iowa, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act is designed to prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering…
Tips for Planting a Butterfly Garden
We all need to remember, butterflies are pollinators. What better way to attract butterflies than to plant a garden. Cathy Isom has some tips for planting a beautiful butterfly garden….
USDA and SBA Join Forces to Help Rural American Businesses
…also intend to identify ways to increase the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Other goals include improving innovation for rural technical assistance providers and aiding…
Growth Energy Responds To EPA Waivers
…refinery waivers is consistent with the goals of the Renewable Fuels Standard,” Skor says. “EPA appears to be operating under the cover of night to act as a judge, jury,…
White House Trade Chief Says U.S./China to Hold Trade Talks
A Bloomberg report says that American and Chinese officials have both indicated a willingness to find a negotiated solution to their trade differences. Top government officials are expected to hold…
National Groups Respond to Proposed Chinese Tariffs
From American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) The following statement on the Chinese tariff announcement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farmers and ranchers are, by…
New Trap Better at Snaring Stable Flies
…producers, these attacks can be costly. A 2012 ARS economic impact assessment found that stable flies cost the U.S. cattle industry more than $2.4 billion each year-reducing milk production in…
Ag Bankers Report Shows Increase in Lending
Agricultural lending from U.S. banks increased nearly six percent in 2017, according to a new report by the American Bankers Association. Ag lending increased $5.9 billion to $106 billion last…
Agri View: New Style for Food Shopping
…generation of a lot more cultural changes than American wide. It’s because they are more into computers than the previous generation. One element is online shopping. It is a lot…