…offer $12 billion in aid to farmers who’ve been hurt by the trade conflict. “They attacked our farmers by not buying from our farmers,” Trump says. “They know the farmers…
Almond Update: Reducing Dust Starts with Planning
Harvest is fast approaching and reducing dust during the process should be on the minds of almond growers. The Almond Board of California has done a lot of research into…
American Farm Bureau Coalition Fights to Stop Illegal 2015 WOTUS Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation and a broad coalition of business organizations have notified the federal district court in South Carolina they will appeal that court’s ruling that revived the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
U.S., China, Far Apart in Trade War Talks
…and the U.S. is mainly viewed as a means to check and see if future dialogue between the two nations is possible. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Reach One-Year Mark, Close to U.S. Mexico Agreement
…between Mexico and the U.S. are offering signs of hope to U.S. farmers and business in the global trade arena. Mexico says the list of items to resolve is “no…
USDA Announces Section 32 Beef, Chicken Purchases
…the announcement is “a real victory” for chicken producers but adds “the real winners are the actual recipients” of the nutrition programs. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Animal Ag Groups Ask for Permanent Funding for Disease Preparedness
A coalition of animal agriculture stakeholders is seeking permanent funding for disease preparedness programs in the farm bill. In a letter to the farm bill conferee members, who will be…
NFU: Beef Producers Disadvantaged by Current “Product of U.S.A” Labeling Standards
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Thursday told the Department of Agriculture U.S. meat labeling standards are disadvantaging U.S. beef producers by allowing products born, raised, or slaughtered outside of the…
BASF Closes Acquisition of Bayer’s Vegetable Seeds Business
…but the two companies were ordered to remain separate until conditions by the U.S. Department of Justice, including this sale, were met. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…Jeff Denham, Steve Knight and David Valadao. After thanking the secretary for taking the time to visit with local farmers, in a statement, Costa said, “As a third-generation family farmer,…
Farm Bureau: Now, More Than Ever, We Must Ditch the Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Due to a misguided ruling by a single federal district court, the overbroad, vague and illegal 2015…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
…for targeted treatments in areas with the highest payoffs. “On my trip to California this week, I saw the devastation that these unprecedented wildfires are having on our neighbors, friends…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-16-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….