…still a U.S.-based company employing thousands of Americans and that its U.S. meat products are made in its nearly 50 domestic facilities. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump, China, To Talk Trade at G20
…“would be most welcome.” Formal talks have stalled since August as the U.S. accused China of unwilling to engage on trade issues. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Update to National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
…Economist with representatives of all federal agencies with responsibilities in IPM research, implementation, or education programs. These agencies include Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of the Interior (DOI), and Department…
Canada, Mexico, Want Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Lifted
…which had no tariffs on steel and aluminum.” Perdue says benefits of the agreement would be limited until the tariffs were removed. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan-EU Trade Deal to Increase Market Competition
…$1.5 billion in vegetable oil and animal fat products, of which 3.2 percent, or approximately $48 million were from the United States. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NOAA Forecasts Mild Winter
…with NOAA currently pegging the chance of those conditions developing this winter between 70 and 75 percent. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Around three-quarters of the United…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-24-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
California Judge Reduces RoundUp Damage Award
…court to overturn the ruling, citing that the plaintiff’s attorneys relied on evidence that did not take into consideration sound scientific fact. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Co-ops Top List of Largest Cooperatives
…100 remains the only annual report of its kind to track the profits and successes of cooperative businesses in the United States. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCC Says USDA Must Take Part in Regulation of Cell-Cultured Meat Products
…and properly labeled manner for consumers: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service should regulate the labeling and safety of these products; It is not appropriate to…
Crops of the Future Collaborative Funds Downy Mildew Research at UC Davis
…as well.” The foundation was originally developed as a result of the last farm bill and the Senate draft of the next farm bill also includes additional support for FFAR….
Perdue Promises Five Percent Budget Cut as part of Trump Plan
…greater than the five percent target.” The five percent announcement followed reports that the government’s budget deficit has reached a six-year high. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Federal Reserve: Farm Loan Volume Increasing
…loans also sharply increased the share of agricultural lending at large banks while interest rates on farm loans continued to trend upward. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
…of cleaner farm equipment. “We’re celebrating $135 million in California Climate Investments money that’s going toward diesel equipment replacement to higher tier, cleaner equipment that’s going toward farmers who are…