…is focused on automobile trade, dairy is a sticking point for Canada, which is not backing away from its dairy program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCGA’s Novak Selected as CropLife America CEO
National Corn Growers Association CEO Chris Novak will take the CEO position at CropLife America later this summer. Novak CropLife America announced the selection of Novak Monday, who will take…
CDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
…stores, websites, hatcheries, and from relatives. Seventy outbreaks of Salmonella infections have been linked to contact with backyard flocks since 2000. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Potato Varieties Displayed at Field Day in Kern County
…Joe Nunez. “It’s an opportunity for the growers to see all the new varieties that are being developed throughout the country and see how they perform here in Kern County…
Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits for Growers
The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center conducts trials year-round to find plants and mixes that producers can successfully use to improve their soils. Lockeford PMC Manager Margaret…
Chief Ag Negotiator Says It’s “Time to Play Offense”
…addressed.” Doud says he understands farmers are anxious about Chinese tariffs but the best thing now is to start playing offense. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexican Cheese Tariffs Could Devastate American Dairy Export Sales
…to prevent farmers from bearing the brunt of trade negotiations. U.S. cheese imports to Mexico were worth $391 million last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cruz Still Pushing for Biofuels Overhaul
…and allegations of ethical misconduct. Refiners, who support Pruitt, agree with Cruz that it’s too early to write off a deal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration Planning USDA Reorganization
…that would shrink the USDA size because FSIS also employs a large staff that inspects meat production on a daily basis. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…all regions, as well as those in need of assistance, by: Providing Certainty for Farmers, Ranchers, and Growers Preserving and strengthening crop insurance and other risk management tools for commodity,…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Japan Trade Mission
…departments of agriculture of American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Washington and Oregon, as well as representatives from the following companies…
Celebrating June as Mango Month
…traveled with humans from Asia to the Middle East, East Africa and South America beginning around 300 or 400 A.D. Mangos can be grown successfully in California, Hawaii, Florida and…
Senate Ag Plans Farm Bill Markup
…vote on immigration pulled the bill to failure. But, Republicans begun discussing immigration issues this week, providing renewed farm bill optimism. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Offers List of Ag Concessions Wanted From China
…agriculture, as Iowa State University Economist Dermot Hayes says U.S. pork farmers have lost $2.2 billion on an annualized basis, from lower hog prices. From the National Association of Farm…