…who was also an architect of NAFTA, who says the deal “probably” needs renegotiated, to be “brought into the 21st century.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
White House Plans to Tackle Tough Issues First in NAFTA Talks
…negotiations. NAFTA renegotiations could start in July, after a formal waiting period required following notification to Congress by the Trump administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Livestock Groups, Roberts, Praise GIPSA Rule Delay
…to consolidation of the livestock industry, putting farmers out of business and increase consumer prices for meat.” NPPC, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and others, is calling on…
$21.8 Million to Combat Citrus Disease
…authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “HLB is considered to be the most devastating citrus disease and threatens U.S. citrus production,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “NIFA is funding innovative…
100 Percent Water Allocation for CVP
…first year in a decade where Central Valley Project agriculture contractors will get their full allocations. From the Bureau of Reclamation: The Bureau of Reclamation announced an update to the…
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
…Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “The global population is expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, and agricultural output may need to increase substantially to meet…
Egg-Citing News – Food Prices Down for Easter
Lower retail prices for several foods, including eggs, ground chuck, sirloin tip roast, chicken breasts and toasted oat cereal resulted in a significant decrease in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s…
Canada Closes a Door on U.S. Dairy Farmers
…of their dairy farmer suppliers will no longer have their milk supply agreement beginning May 2017. These farmers need to find a new marketing arrangement or processor for their farm…
Farm City Newsday for April 11
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service, Washington D.C. issued the April, 2017 citrus crop forecast. Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast The California Valencia orange forecast is…
Pork Producers Applaud White House Action on GIPSA Rule
…21 effective date of the Farmer Fair Practices Rules. “The administration recognizes the importance of this issue to livestock farmers,” Maschhoff said, “and it’s following through with its pledge to…
Mexico Approves ChemChina Acquisition of Syngenta
…part” of its Adama unit’s pesticide business, and other conditions. The acquisition still needs approval from regulators in China and India. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Wheat Growers: Prospective Plantings Report Alarming
…Donald Trump Administration. Further, the Association says low prices and the associated low plantings will help to frame the upcoming Farm Bill discussion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Hog Prices Expected to Increase in 2017, Despite Challenges
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Weekly Outlook: Pork Industry Favored by Strong Demand by Chris Hurt, Department of Agricultural Economics…