…group called Americans for Free Trade launched an advertising campaign to fight back against Trump’s tariffs, saying they’re hurting the U.S. economy. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Heading to Washington to Move NAFTA Forward
…the efforts to hammer out a deal. Trudeau says on television that Canada won’t sign any agreement that isn’t too Canada’s advantage. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Roberts Asks Conaway, Peterson, to Remain in Washington
Senate Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts is also chair of the House-Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee. The Hagstrom Report says Roberts feels Congress is running out of time to finish…
ASF Found in Belgium and Spreading in China
…most of the nation’s pork farms are located. The moves have also pressured hog prices in northern China as hog supplies accumulate. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…reduced disturbance vegetable production systems.” No-tillage farming methods are used in other production areas of the world, particularly in South America. The technique was largely employed as a means of…
California Navel Oranges Forecast to Rebound in 2018-19
…the statistical models estimating production. The varieties forecast in this report include conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges (including Cara Cara and Blood orange varieties). Survey data indicated a fruit…
Farm Bill Passage On-time Uncertain
…her and other Democrats are “Against approving the farm bill.” However, Stabenow and Roberts have said work requirements will not pass the Senate. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Trump Administration Seeking China Trade Talks
…removing the retaliatory tariffs China has placed on U.S. agriculture is considered positive, as China is looking elsewhere to fulfill import needs. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-14-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Global Hunger Continues to Increase
…extremes such as droughts and floods, are among the key drivers behind the rise in hunger, together with conflict and economic slowdowns. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Grape Production and Consumption
Everett Griner talks about grape production for consumption in today’s Agri View. Grape Production and Consumption Most people consider the annual grape crop to be produced for wine making. If…
State Ag Officials Voice Concerns with Trade Approach
…disputes with other countries who may discriminate against American farmers and ranchers.” The organization is comprised of leadership from state agriculture departments. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
WASDE Predicts Second-largest Corn Crop, Record Soybean Crop
The Latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand report predicts the second-largest corn crop for the United States this year and a record soybean crop. Corn production is forecast at 14.82…