…thanks to Luke Bryan and his fans, calling the campaign a huge success. To learn more about the campaign visit www.herestothefarmer.com. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA to Revisit Standard for Beef Carcass Grades
The Department of Agriculture announced it will revisit the United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef, a move drawing praise from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. NCBA President Craig…
China Needs More Corn to Meet Fuel Mandate
…If so, those stocks will need replenished with fresh corn, and some analysts expect a demand boom will come in 2019. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Beef, Pork Exports Post ‘Stellar’ November
…trailing only August. For January through October, exports totaled 1.038 million metric tons, up nine percent year-over-year, valued at $5.93 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower in November
…percent. Meat prices were nearly unchanged, and dairy prices fell 4.9 percent in November, but remain 9.6 percent higher than the same time last year. From the National Association of…
State Farm Bureau Study Estimates Cost of NAFTA Withdraw
…from NAFTA “unfathomable,” saying farm and ranch families are already working through a struggling agriculture economy. Find the report at www.nefb.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Board of California Enthusiastic About State of the Industry
President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC) Richard Waycott spoke during the state of the industry address at the 2017 Almond Conference, offering insight into current and…
Almond Board: Industry Benefits from Almond Conference
The almond industry converged once again on Sacramento for the 2017 Almond Conference. Almond grower and Almond Board of California Chairman Mike Mason said they design the conference to stand…
Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
…and Washington. Last year, more than 27 million Christmas trees were sold, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. The most popular varieties were Noble and Fraser firs, and consumers…
USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…reform, possibly setting up a future battle within the next farm bill development process, which also contains food programs like SNAP. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Emphasizing Trade Expansion
…grow trade both ways, with McKinney saying the U.S. benefits from imports too, especially of products the country doesn’t produce itself. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Monsanto Asks Judge to Block Arkansas Dicamba Restrictions
…buy inputs for next year. It’s also asking the judge to consider whether or not the Plant Board exceeded its authority. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexican Ambassador: 50% Chance NAFTA is Terminated
…to finance the construction. “There have been preliminary discussions on that matter and I think both sides are open,” he adds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Talks Trade with Senators
…in products to Mexico and Canada in 2015. Without NAFTA, those products would have faced an additional $3.8 billion in tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….