…Negotiators from the NAFTA partner nations are due to meet for a sixth round of talks starting January 23rd, in Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…jobs and economic benefits that sustain rural communities. “Wildfires are a serious and on-going threat to forests and communities alike, as we’ve seen in California and throughout the nation this…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-11-18
…of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s address at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention and the Almond Board of California reminds us how important sanitation is for battling navel orangeworm….
November 2017 Pork Exports Set Value Record
…million metric tons, up seven percent, while export value climbed to $6.6 billion – up 15 percent from a year ago. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Ag Gets New Members
…website. Fischer started her time in the Senate in 2013, and takes the committee seat of Departed Alabama Republican Luther Strange. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
AFBF Sets 2018 Policy, Raises Membership Dues
…program. Duvall says a health insurance program could both be a benefit to members and an income generator for the organization. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Launches WTO Trade Disputes Against U.S.
…the treatment of export controls to the use of retroactive duties and split decisions by the six-member U.S. International Trade Commission. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump on NAFTA: Don’t Get Nervous
…be a topic in the next round of negotiations, but stress automobile-related issues are the main drivers for the renegotiation effort. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wrong Trade Policy Poses Risks to Economic Growth
…agriculture, have helped usher in a “new era of growth.” He also called for immediate action to modernize the nation’s infrastructure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Avocado Industry Remains Strong Despite Wildfire Damage
…Despite the hardship caused to avocado growers, industry experts maintain a positive outlook for the season. “There’s going to be a lot of good California premium fruit coming very soon,”…
Livestock Outlook Positive for 2018
…product, compared to pork and chicken, has improved dramatically. Pork wants to have grading guidelines like beef to improve their product.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Are Becoming Less Optimistic About the Future
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Increasing Pessimism about the Future Drives Producer Sentiment Lower by James Mintert, David Widmar and Michael Langemeier, Purdue University/CME Group The…
U.S. Crop Prices Forecast to Remain Stable
…on the farm bill is minor tweaks to the legislation because of the short window that comes with an election year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Prosperity Report Released at Farm Bureau Convention
…but, at the same time toed the company line on creating “fair trade” deals. Read the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Report (.pdf) From the National Association of…