…to protect the health of their herds. Any concerns about keeping herds healthy should be discussed immediately with a local veterinarian. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Sugar Deal Sparks Twitter Debate
…U.S. trade law,” says Phillip Hayes, spokesman for the American Sugar Alliance. John Bode, President and Chief Executive for the Corn Refiners Association, says the deal strengthens protections for U.S….
Trump Talks Trade with South Korea
…sixth-largest overseas trading partner for the U.S. The two countries traded more than $112 billion dollars worth of goods last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Tree Fruit Standards
…of our country. Apple growers in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. Peach growers in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia did not produce the kind of crops they needed. Not enough cold…
House Subcommittee Limits USDA Cuts to 5 Percent
…amount for areas such as the Farm Service Agency and conservation programs will ensure every county FSA office is fully manned. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NBB Considers Legal Action over Biodiesel Dumping
…NBB Vice President of Federal Affairs and she says they filed the petitions to level the playing field for America’s producers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Swine Herd is Expanding
…Scott Brown of the University of Missouri Extension Service says the numbers in the breeding herd show stability in the industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Groups Celebrate First U.S. Beef to China
In a historic ceremony on Friday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association helped welcome the first shipments of American-produced beef into China since 2003. NCBA President Craig Uden joined Ag Secretary…
Farm Groups Have Their Say at NAFTA Hearings
…echoing the Chamber of Commerce by saying “do no harm,” a phrase repeated several times over the three days of hearings. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
In China, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Beef back to Market
…U.S. beef to the Chinese market. Perdue is joined by Craig Uden (left), president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and Luan Richeng (right), of state-owned Chinese importer COFCO. U.S….
Farmers Assess Impact of Recent Heat Wave
It will be weeks, if not months, before California farmers can fully assess the impacts of the late spring/early summer heat wave that affected many of the state’s agricultural regions….
State Funds Authorized to Combat ACP
…President of California Citrus Mutual, said in a press release, “California Citrus Mutual applauds Governor Brown and members of the California Legislature for recognizing the severity of this issue to…
Ag Terrorism Act Arrives at President Trumps Desk
…Budget Office says the bill would cost less than $500,000 a year to implement and wouldn’t affect direct spending or revenues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Better Beef Access in China Will Take Time
…meets those specs, so American Farm Bureau Economist Katelyn McCullock said product would have to be raised at the cow/calf level to meet those specifications. From the National Association of…