…growth. A spokesperson with USGC says: “We expect to see strong demand for U.S. DDGS into this market in coming years.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Mainstreet Index Lower
…about trade, drought conditions in portions of the region, and low agriculture commodity prices impaired bankers’ economic outlook for the month.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Officials Talks KORUS
…agreement a “horrible” trade deal. However, Trump also met with South Korea’s President last week and said they would “try and straighten out” the pact. From the National Association of…
Froman Says NAFTA Withdraw a Very Real Prospect
…last week in Washington, D.C. at an event hosted by the University of California. Politico reports Froman said: “There certainly is a desire by the president to withdraw from something,…
2017 California Prune Harvest Returns to Typical Levels
…among California prune growers. “California prunes consistently represent the world’s finest quality fruit,” said Donn Zea, Executive Director, California Dried Plum Board. “This year, the industry is returning to a…
NOW Damage Bigger Issue Than Growers Think
Almond growers are reporting some significant damage caused by navel orangeworm (NOW) this year. The increased presence of the pest is partially due to weather conditions complicating management efforts. UC…
The Western View: Weather, Rain or Drought Ahead
It’s finally fall. This year, summer held on to the last possible second, giving us the treat of one of the hottest summers ever. Here in the Fresno, California area,…
Above Normal Temperatures Through the End of 2017
…and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is equally split between normal, above normal, and below normal chances for precipitation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NFU Urges a No Vote on Health Care Plan
…out-of-pocket costs. Johnson says the proposed plan would create instability in the markets and force insurance carriers to raise their premiums. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Proposed Guest Worker Plan to Replace H-2A Worker Program
…Produce Conference in Washington, D.C., that his program would reduce red tape for growers and be a significant improvement on the H-2A program. The bill would include greater access to…
Is NAFTA Renegotiation Slowing Other Trade Deals?
…with NAFTA. However, groups like the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association want the Trump administration to push ahead with other trade agreements in order to…
California Receives Funding to Boost Small Business Exports
…markets for California’s exports include Mexico, Canada, and China. “On average, more than 25 percent of California’s agricultural production is exported,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary…
AFBF Submits Regulatory Reform Priorities
…opportunity to ease the overregulation burden on farmers and ranchers. Change That’s Paul Schlegel, AFBF’s Director of Environment and Energy Policy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Forage Industry Updated at Field Day
…in Fresno and Madera Counties, Shannon Mueller, spoke on alfalfa variety selection. “A lot of growers will get their information from the local seed dealer or maybe their PCA and…