…farm income is from exports. Listen to this. Two-thirds of our cotton, half of our soybeans, and almost half of our wheat crop, just to give you an idea. Not…
Dropped Tariffs Could Mean Less USDA Trade Aid Relief
…possible second round of trade reimbursements by early December. The agency had initially budgeted up to $12 billion for the aid program. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump, XI Likely to Meet at Upcoming G-20
…on Chinese goods, the trade deficit between the two countries defied expectations and widened in both August and September of this year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…not prescriptive limits. The petition encourages DOT to work with industry to develop and implement similar measures. The petition was signed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Livestock Marketing Association,…
Environmental Groups: No Farm Bill Better Than Bad Bill
…groups participating in the news conference include the Environmental Working Group, Food Policy Action, as well as the National Resources Defense Council. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USMCA Fate Could Rest with Democrats After Elections
…aide says, “I don’t think Lighthizer is the least bit afraid of a House controlled by Dems and I think he’s played those cards well.” Source: National Association of Farm…
USMCA Predicted to Boost Protein Exports
…dumped just days after taking office. CoBank expects the new USMCA agreement to be ratified by all three countries sometime in 2019. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Casey’s Announces Partnership with Prime the Pump
…the nation’s largest E15 retailer,” she says. “The announcement underscores the critical need for lawmakers to approve the year-round use of E15.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Judge May Slash Award in California Glyphosate Cancer Case
Bayer won a tentative ruling that could slash most of the $289 million dollar award in the California trial regarding claims that glyphosate in Roundup causes cancer. A California judge…
Tractor Supply Company Shows Support During National 4-H Week
…organization in the United States. The theme this year is ‘Inspire Kids to Do.’ California Tractor Supply stores continue to offer support of the 4-H program by participating in the…
U.S. Farm Equipment Sales Rises in September
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers monthly “Flash Report” says U.S. sales of all tractors back in September were up two percent compared to the same time frame in 2017. For…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…wildfires. It would also create more extreme heat events and cause heavier rainfall in North America. California is one of the leaders in addressing climate change concerns, in part due…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…the fruit and vegetable industry. Committee members represent organic and non-organic growers, shippers, wholesalers, retailers, industry trade associations, importers, processors, foodservice suppliers, food brokers, state departments of agriculture and farmers…
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
…season-average farm price range is unchanged at the midpoint of $5.10 per bushel and the range is narrowed to $4.80 to $5.40. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….