…the past,” adding that NPPC expects the U.S. to require the EU to eliminate all tariff and non-tariff barriers to U.S. pork. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McConnell: No NAFTA 2.0 Vote This Year
…Iowa’s Chuck Grassley, have commented that a vote this year on the updated agreement would avoid any potential political conflict next year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nominations Needed
The Almond Board of California honors an individual every year for their dedication to the almond industry. The Almond Achievement Award nomination deadline is today, October 18. Almond Board of…
Farm Bill Being Stalled Further Possible
…expected the new farm bill to be passed following the midterm elections. Those close to the negotiations continue to work on the farm bill, but the House and Senate are…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Trade Market Landscape for California Rice Remains Turbulent
…affected is a pretty major market for US medium grain rice, California in particular, and that’s Turkey,” said President and CEO of American Commodity Company Chris Crutchfield, “they have followed…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
Texas is the only other state to have spent more on conservation investment through USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the fiscal year 2018. California spent more than $100…
U.S. Now has 6.5 Million Acres of Organic Certified Land
…organic farmland statistics because the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will not be issuing data on organic acreage for 2018. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Panel Calls for Congress to Pass Senate Version of the Farm Bill
A panel formed by Food Policy Action says Congress should pass the Senate version of the farm bill. The organization took aim at the House version of the farm bill…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Trudeau Says USMCA Keeps China Trade Door Open
…form their own bilateral trade pact. However, Trudeau says the clause does not stop Canada from doing business with “whom it pleases.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Europe’s Leading Livestock Event, Sommet de l’Elevage, Welcomes 95,000+ Professionals
…and notably the warm welcome they received at the show. A delegation of 150 Turkish farmers and farm-industry actors accompanied their Minister of Agriculture to the show and with the…
Agri View: Farm Labor Cost More Today
Everett Griner talks about farm labor costing more in today’s Agri View. Farm Labor Cost More Today No matter where the crop is grown, and what the price is that…
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
…National FFA President Breanna Holbert, a student at California State University, Chico, said. “The convention and expo is an opportunity for members to come together and learn from one another.”…