…be closely followed as the process to establish the 2018 farm bill moves forward. “If those two things happen then the farm bill will go to conference, and it will…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Trump Escalates Trade War with Additional Talks of Tariffs
…has already vowed to impose tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, such as soybeans and pork, and many others, including corn, sorghum and beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Trade War Costly for U.S. Farmers
The trade war between the U.S. and China is proving to be costly to U.S. farmers, just as President Trump announced the intent for further tariffs, escalating the tense state…
Farmers for Free Trade Places More Anti-Trade War Advertising
Farmers for Free Trade is again placing advertisements on cable television showing an on-the-ground look at how current trade disputes are damaging export markets for U.S. farmers. In conjunction with…
Freedom Caucus Farm Bill Support Still Uncertain
Freedom Caucus members have yet to submit unison support for the House farm bill. The House set a revote deadline for this Friday when the farm bill failed because Democrats…
USDA Issues Warning of Newcastle Virus to Commercial Poultry
…USDA says it is essential that all bird owners follow good biosecurity practices to help protect their birds from infectious diseases. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Growing Family Farms
Which size farms are growing in America? Everett Griner talks about family farms dominate in the United States in today’s Agri View. Yes, it is a fact that American farms…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
…of total retail beef volume, but future growth is anticipated as expansion in organic beef production is expected over the next few years. Strong demand for organic beef allows it…
NPPC Testifies at USTR Hearing on Thailand’s GSP Eligibility
…peak production levels. It’s critical that new export markets are opened for U.S. pork and other agriculture sectors. “The United States ships safe, wholesome and competitively priced pork to more…
Celebrating National Pollinator Week
…insects are essential partners to farmers and ranchers in production much of our food supply. The state of California provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise stewardship of lands…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
…it’s probably being moved with people,” noted Douhan. UCCE Citrus and Pistachio Farm Advisor for Kern County, Craig Kallsen also presented information on a couple of older research projects that…
Farm Credit Outlook Shows Prices for Grains to Strengthen
…regarding agricultural trade policy and the Farm Bill will have a direct bearing on the farm economy. The outlook says producers across the farm economy will face stress on cash…