…USDA says the decision is “based on uncertain industry support” for the program and “substantive issues” with the proposed program. The Organic Trade Association however says the USDA actions reflects…
Farmers Union Urges USDA to Proactively Address Farm Suicide Crisis
…stress, and assess the causes of mental stress in farmers and ranchers, and identify best practices in responding to that stress. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Equipment Sales Sluggish, but Positive
The latest monthly tractor and combine sales report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows increased combine sales. U.S. retail sales of combines jumped almost 59 percent last month, compared…
Agri View: Expanding Beef Exports to Japan
…exports can take another significant jump. So far, the effort is working. The U.S. cattlemen are pleased with the one pound promotion because it will add the beef exports to…
The California Kitchen: Thai Peanut Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Thai Peanut Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Peanut Butter 3 T…
Farm Bill May Have Enough Votes in House for Passage
…“supports his efforts,” despite some concern that the President would veto the bill, titled the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Deal on China’s ZTE May Reduce Ag Tariff’s
…the importation of U.S. ag products by inspecting each export container. The threats stem from Trump’s steel and aluminum import tariff. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Starling Moves from White House to USDA
…appointed to the lead the Farm Service Agency, while Carmen Rottenberg was appointed to lead the Food Safety and Inspection Service. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada, China, Talking Trade
…from China stemming from a trade dispute if President Trump cannot strike a deal to keep China from implementing the tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Proposes Rule to Eliminate Redundant Hog Carcass Cleaning Regulation
…of FSIS says removing the regulations will “continue to be” the focus of FSIS as the agency seeks to streamline regulations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Will Take Up Farm Bill This Week
…them where they need to be and provide them with the information they need to understand exactly what the bill does.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Clock Is Ticking
…Lighthizer tells lawmakers he’s taking steps to tackle Canada’s milk pricing program, which American dairy farmers want killed in NAFTA 2.0. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Prominent in U.S. and China Discussions
…brunt of retaliation to help other parts of the economy,” Ross says. “We’ll do our level best to resolve that problem.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
St. Louis Fed Survey Shows Farm Income Down Once Again
…had off-farm income. More than half of the banks said that a quarter of their farmer-clients were in severe financial difficulty. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….