…the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says producers have yet one more reason to be thankful during the holiday weekend. “Cattle producers have yet another reason to celebrate Thanksgiving,” he said….
GAO: USDA Should Increase Checkoff Program Oversight
At the request of House Minority Leader and California Democrat Nancy Pelosi, the Government Accountability Office prepared a report regarding the Agricultural Marketing Service and its oversight of national checkoff…
South Korea Looking at New Trade Deal with the Eurasian Economic Union
…clinching a deal with Russia. Vietnam became the first country to sign a trade deal with the EAEU back in 2015. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Fifth Round of NAFTA Talks End
…Mexican businesses typically win few American contracts, which would, in turn, limit the number of American goods and services supplied to the Mexican government. From the National Association of Farm…
Turkey Prices Struggling at Thanksgiving
…USDA livestock analyst who predicts that turkeys will rise from 97 cents a pound this year to 99 cents in 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Getting Only 11 Cents of Every Food Dollar
…every food dollar that consumers spend. 80 percent of the cost of food goes to marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution, and retailing. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Is The New Top Buyer of American Agricultural Goods
…says the ag sector posted an annual trade surplus of $21.3 billion, an amazing 30 percent rise over the previous year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Peterson Likes Senate Tax Bill Better Than House Version
…said the Trump administration understands that particular provision may have to be taken out of the legislation to pass the bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Among NAFTA Topics on Final Day
…from NAFTA would devastate the entire American Ag community and our nation,” he says. “We must make sure that doesn’t happen.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Want Commerce Secretary to Analyze NAFTA Withdrawal Cost
…must be positive for agriculture. That’s especially important because farmers and ranchers have been struggling with lower prices for their products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
For this week’s Almond Update, Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott has a Thanksgiving message for growers. Listen to his message: About the Almond Board of California: California’s wholesome,…
Cranberries-Thanksgiving Superfood
…to destroy microorganisms and bacteria. Cranberries and cranberry juice have cardiovascular benefits. Studies have shown the fruit’s polyphenols, as well as their anthocyanins, those compounds that give cranberries their vibrant…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
…see if sweet potatoes with dusky purple skin and vibrant purple flesh, called purple/purples, can be grown by more farmers in California. The unusual color and health benefits command a…
Census of Ag Helps Farmers Influence Future Policy
…agencies to agribusinesses and trade associations all look at the numbers.” Federal law requires all agricultural producers to complete the census and requires NASS to keep all of the information…