…talks, as both sides agree to take part in the negotiations “in good faith,” due to NAFTA’s benefits for both countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Turn to Agriculture, Dairy
…system of tariffs and export limits designed to protect the domestic market, which is not part of the original NAFTA agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Ross Reflects on Visit to Wine Country Fire Zones
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Ross with California Resources Secretary John Laird on a flyover in Wine Country. Over the weekend I traveled with…
Farm City Newsday, Monday 10-16-17
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Tractor Sales Fall in September
…up six percent for the month. Sales of combines for the year total roughly 2,900 a four percent decrease from 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
BASF to Acquire Bayer’s Crop Science Unit
…agreement, BASF has committed to maintaining all permanent positions, under similar conditions, for at least three years after closing of the transaction. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
EPA Announced Dicamba Label Changes
…will be allowed to spray dicamba. The EPA also is reducing the maximum wind speed and the hours during each day when dicamba may be sprayed and will require farmers…
Business Leaders Push to Keep KORUS Intact
…been reduced or eliminated. U.S. exports of agricultural products such as beef and pork have increased because of the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., Japan, Planning Another Trade Meeting
…at $2.1 billion, pork products, valued at $1.6 billion, beef products, valued at $1.5 billion, and soybeans, valued at $1 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Optimism at the California Citrus Conference
The Citrus Research Board held their annual California Citrus Conference on Wednesday in Visalia. The entire citrus industry was invited to the event to hear updates on some of the…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
As more than 20 major wildfires are burning in Northern California, residents in those regions need to be ready to evacuate on short notice. The wind-driven fires are moving quickly…
Farm City Newsday, Friday 10-13-17
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Pastureland Values Hit New High
…average of $3,100 per acre. Illinois values dropped 2.9 percent per acre and Ohio was 1.6 percent lower than last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: U.S. Pork Industry Should Continue Growth
…more pork comes into the market, the study authors say that will put pressure on the industry to increase its exports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….