A complete overhaul of the American agricultural guest worker program is a major part of a House of Representatives’ plan to fix the immigration status of young people involved in…
Possible Breakthrough in a Major NAFTA Obstacle
One of the biggest sticking points in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has to do with the auto industry. There’s a little more optimism about progress after Canada…
Canada Welcomes Possible NAFTA Deadline Extension
President Donald Trump suggested that the deadline for renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement might need to be extended. A Reuters report says Canada is agreeable to the idea….
Agri View: FFA Strong Leadership
…an agricultural education major at California State University of Chico, was elected national president. Holbert is the first female African American elected to the office of president. Erica Baier, an…
Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget Promotes Ag Development
…for appropriation. The Cap and Trade money is a major source of funding for CDFA’s climate-smart agriculture programs. The plan for these funds is set to be announced sometime in…
USFRA, Leader Krotz, Part Ways
U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) board members have voted to not renew the contract of CEO Randy Krotz, the organizations only CEO since its inception in 2014. Farm Journal…
Key Risks Keep Ag Outlook Cool
…concerns over increasing foreign competition and uncertainty surrounding trade deals, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement. In the cattle sector, price variability is a primary concern, but despite…
Mexico to Leave NAFTA if Trump Starts Withdraw Process
Be it a threat, or intention, if President Donald Trump starts the withdrawal process from the North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexico will drop the trade pact. If Trump decides…
Canada More Convinced Trump Will Withdraw from NAFTA
Canada is becoming more convinced that President Donald Trump will soon announce U.S. intentions to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement. President Trump told reporters at the AFBF…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…said Leonard Jordan, acting NRCS chief. This year the Joint Chiefs’ partner USDA agencies are providing $2.9 million to fund seven new projects and $29 million to support 21 ongoing…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-11-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Today we hear a part of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s address at the American Farm Bureau…
Planning Your Spring Garden in January
…on a new year and its actually a great time to start planning a garden. Starting early is actually the best time to start thinking about finding the right plants…
AFBF Sets 2018 Policy, Raises Membership Dues
A low-key policy session of American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) delegates this week opted to raise annual national dues for members to $5, from $4. The Hagstrom report points out…
Trump on NAFTA: Don’t Get Nervous
Following his address to the American Farm Bureau Federation earlier this week, President Donald Trump cautioned farmers and ranchers: “Don’t get nervous” regarding his efforts to renegotiate the North American…