…over the future of trade, but did say the administration is committed to finishing the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Kansas Senator Says Keep Pressure on Administration to Finish NAFTA
…urged the farm bureau members to continue to convey the importance of trade to both Secretary Perdue and President Trump in the months ahead. From the National Association of Farm…
Agri View: California Citrus
Everett Griner talks about California citrus crop in today’s Agri View. California citrus crop was bigger than Florida’s this year for the first time ever. Everett explains the reasons for…
Register for Agricultural Reuse Workshop
The Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF) is hosting an Agricultural Reuse Workshop in partnership with the State Water Resources Control Board of California on January 31 at the Sacramento…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-09-18
…parts from President Donald Trump’s address to attendees at the American Farm Bureau Federation conference and the California Avocado Commission updates damage the avocado industry saw from the Thomas fire….
Celebrating the Delicious Apricot
…the golden-orange fruit is more firm and the flavor more tart. This versatile fruit is enjoyed fresh, canned and dried. Apricots are best fresh off the tree but are also…
U.S. Pork Farmers Get Outstanding Return on Checkoff Investment
…for advertising and $12.40 for non-advertising promotion. Collectively, the overall checkoff return for all activities is $25.50 for each dollar invested. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Idaho “Ag-gag” Law Dealt a Blow in Court
…North Carolina have similar ag-gag laws on their books. Court challenges to the law are underway in North Carolina and Utah. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Winter Wheat Growers Holding on Through Cold Snap
…decent winter wheat crop. “In the long run, it’s really April and May that we have to worry about,” she said. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Ethanol Production Near Capacity but Constraints Limit Growth
…demand for ethanol is further limited in expansion ability. Thanks to these limitations, additional domestic production is intended for export markets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Natural Disasters Cost the Ag Industry Over $5 Billion in 2017
…provides $2.6 billion to be used for agricultural expenses related to “crops, trees, bushes, vines, and livestock losses” caused by natural disasters. The cumulative total of agricultural losses from California…
Cargill, Hershey, Leave Grocery Manufacturers Association
…process. A spokesman for GMA told Politico the association was working closely with its membership to evolve with the changing times. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Milk Sales Lower
…Wall Street Journal said the market conditions were tough to deal with, and one was even culling dairy cows to adjust. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Thatcher Retiring from AFBF
…her one of DC’s top lobbyists 11 years in a row.” There was no announcement on her plans for the future. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….