International Dairy Foods Association President and CEO Michael Dykes gave his annual state-of-the-industry speech to the Dairy Forum in California. One of his highlights focused on the unity between dairy…
Some Sections of NAFTA Negotiations Closer to Completion
…up. Talks on Canada’s dairy supply management system are stalled, which may mean it takes a backseat on things like automobiles, government procurement, and dispute settlement. Jaime Castaneda, senior vice…
Not All Canada Ag Happy with TPP 11
…to rejoin” the TPP 11 agreement. Dairy Farmers of Canada agreed, calling NAFTA “another vehicle that threatens to weaken the Canadian dairy industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Canada Says No NAFTA Dairy Negotiating Room with TPP 11 Agreement
…United States from the original trade pact. Canada agreed to make some changes in TPP to its dairy market, benefiting dairy-exporting countries, such as New Zealand. That means, according to…
CoBank: Expect more Farm Bankruptcies in 2018
…reports that wheat and dairy producers are among the hardest hit, with an increase in Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings in Kansas and Wisconsin, reaching the highest level since 2012 last…
Analyst to Dairy: Speak Up Now on Immigration
CNN political analyst and Republican strategist Ann Navarro told dairy farmers it’s time to make sure lawmakers “hear your voice” on immigration. Speaking to dairy farmers at the annual Dairy…
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…grain and dairy, and for meaningful assistance to cotton producers. Recognizing the role family farmers play as stewards of our natural resources, NFU recommended a strong conservation title that provides…
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
…two new dairy leaders have joined the organization’s board of directors. Justin Curti, dairyman at Curti Family Inc., and Arlin Van Groningen, dairyman at New Hope Dairy, were appointed to…
Agri View: Renewable Energy on the Farm
…in rural areas in today’s Agri View. They provide cheaper electricity in chicken houses, dairy farm, and even rural homes. One of America’s biggest farm organizations is quoted as saying…
Speaker Ryan: Canada the Real Problem with NAFTA
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin says the biggest problem with the North American Free Trade Agreement “comes from the North,” referring to Canada. Ryan points to Canadian dairy…
Agri View: Migrant Labor Program Changes Dragging
…But, it is all they have to bring the help in that is vital to our fruit and vegetable crops. It is seriously important to dairy and livestock operations. A…
Latest WASDE Report from USDA
…production. The ending stocks total for 2017/18 remains at 1.008 million MT, an amount to meet sugar supply requirements of domestic consumption before the next season harvest. LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, DAIRY:…
Farm Bureau Re-elects President Zippy Duvall
…dairy farmers Permission for workers to seek employment from more than one farmer under the H2A program Trade and trade agreements that strengthen market opportunities for U.S. agriculture Elimination of…
Idaho “Ag-gag” Law Dealt a Blow in Court
…passed a bill in 2014 making it a crime to videotape feedlots, dairies, and other farming operations without the owner’s knowledge. The Idaho dairy industry brought up the concerns after…