…website. Fischer started her time in the Senate in 2013, and takes the committee seat of Departed Alabama Republican Luther Strange. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
AFBF Sets 2018 Policy, Raises Membership Dues
…program. Duvall says a health insurance program could both be a benefit to members and an income generator for the organization. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Launches WTO Trade Disputes Against U.S.
…the treatment of export controls to the use of retroactive duties and split decisions by the six-member U.S. International Trade Commission. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump on NAFTA: Don’t Get Nervous
…be a topic in the next round of negotiations, but stress automobile-related issues are the main drivers for the renegotiation effort. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wrong Trade Policy Poses Risks to Economic Growth
…agriculture, have helped usher in a “new era of growth.” He also called for immediate action to modernize the nation’s infrastructure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Avocado Industry Remains Strong Despite Wildfire Damage
The California avocado industry experienced significant damage during the record-setting Thomas Fire, which has burned approximately 281,893 acres and destroyed at least 1,063 structures in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties….
Livestock Outlook Positive for 2018
…product, compared to pork and chicken, has improved dramatically. Pork wants to have grading guidelines like beef to improve their product.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Are Becoming Less Optimistic About the Future
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Increasing Pessimism about the Future Drives Producer Sentiment Lower by James Mintert, David Widmar and Michael Langemeier, Purdue University/CME Group The…
U.S. Crop Prices Forecast to Remain Stable
…on the farm bill is minor tweaks to the legislation because of the short window that comes with an election year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Prosperity Report Released at Farm Bureau Convention
…but, at the same time toed the company line on creating “fair trade” deals. Read the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Report (.pdf) From the National Association of…
USDA Wants Farmer Input on Government Regulations
…over the future of trade, but did say the administration is committed to finishing the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Kansas Senator Says Keep Pressure on Administration to Finish NAFTA
…urged the farm bureau members to continue to convey the importance of trade to both Secretary Perdue and President Trump in the months ahead. From the National Association of Farm…
Agri View: California Citrus
Everett Griner talks about California citrus crop in today’s Agri View. California citrus crop was bigger than Florida’s this year for the first time ever. Everett explains the reasons for…
Register for Agricultural Reuse Workshop
The Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF) is hosting an Agricultural Reuse Workshop in partnership with the State Water Resources Control Board of California on January 31 at the Sacramento…