…Those missions led to more than $30 million in 12-month projected sales estimates of more than $2.35 billion for participating companies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Hops Industry Toasting This Holiday Season
…acre in 2017, up 246 pounds from last season. The Hops Growers of America says recent trends show that the crop is on track to double its production acreage in…
Infrastructure Overhaul Talks to Begin in January
…be willing to listen to other people’s ideas about how the country will go about paying for such a large project. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Groups Want Tax-Extender Bill Passed in 2017
…of the Senate Finance Committee. He told Agri-Pulse that action on the bill will likely be delayed until early next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Setting Aside Money In Case of NAFTA Failure?
…wants. “Farmers don’t want more money from the federal treasury,” he adds, “they want their money to come from the marketplace.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Applauds House-Passed Hurricane, Wildfire, and Natural Disaster Aid Package
…for our nation’s citrus, cotton, livestock, dairy, fruit and vegetable, and other impacted producers. I applaud the House for its support of this package and call on my colleagues in…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…fruits and vegetables. The AMS Cotton Program is on course to classify samples from over 20 million bales by the end of the current season in June 2018. AMS supported…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…California, including loans and other disaster assistance programs. New Farmers U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue and Steve Records, the Vice-President of Field Operations for SCORE signing the SCORE Agreement. In August,…
Almond Update: Publication for Sustainable Farming
…the Almond Board of California: New for 2017, Growing Good is an annual publication that is meant to show what sustainability means to the California Almond industry, highlighting our commitment…
DuPont Pioneer Confirms Iowa Layoffs
…The company expects that over time, it will have a presence of “equal or higher” employment levels, because of the transition. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada On-farm Bovine TB Testing Concludes
…domestic livestock or wildlife or people. Officials say it’s possible that a source for the confirmed infections won’t ever be found. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Executives Urging Trudeau to Join U.S.-Free TPP
…to press the nation to move forward with TPP, citing uncertainties with NAFTA as a reason to bolster other trade markets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Secretary Perdue Comments on Tax Reform
…the burden on citizens will free them up to make choices for themselves, create jobs, and boost the overall American economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Congressional Ag Leaders Applaud Tax Bill Passage
…applauded the bill, and stated AFBF will now focus on making those important tax deductions, lower rates and the estate tax exemption permanent.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…