The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is inviting farmers to register early for the organization’s National Corn Yield Contest. As farmers are in the fields planting corn, an early registration…
Agri View: Agriculture Trade Problems
…just soybeans, and cotton farmers. It is all of agriculture. Farm exports are what keeps agriculture strong. It is more than just China. United States farm products are exported all…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
…counties. The report also has an expanded section devoted to labor. UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor and co-author of the study, Mark Bolda noted that the researchers looked at farming…
Time is Nearly Up for Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Applications
…and will officially close on Friday, May 11. “The National Cotton Council urges all cotton producers to be sure and visit their local Farm Service Agency office before May 11,…
First-Ever WTO Counter Notification Against India’s Market Price Support Issued by U.S.
…system.” “American farmers are the most productive and competitive in the world, and with free and fair trade, they always do well in the international marketplace,” Secretary Perdue said. “India…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-09-18
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China Trade Discussion Continues Next Week
…North American Free Trade Agreement with counterparts from Canada and Mexico, hoping to reach an agreement within the next few weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Co-ops Support California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…Dairy Farmers of America and Land O’Lakes, Inc., announced their shared support of the proposal this week. In a joint statement, the three cooperatives said they “believe the proposal will…
Report Shows Improvements in Animal Welfare, Quality and Sustainability
…includes a comprehensive profile of the beef community today, the impact of beef production to the U.S. economy, and the research-based tools and resources used to raise beef. National Cattlemen’s…
Secretary Perdue Commits to Prioritizing Food Waste Solutions
…Inc Jessica Montoya, Sodexo Kyle Waide, Atlanta Community Food Bank Brett Reinford, Reinford Farms, PA Mace Thornton, American Farm Bureau Federation Ricky Ashenfelter, Spoiler Alert Kai Robertson, World Resources Institute…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-08-18
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NAFTA Talks Continue This Week
…members of Congress encouraged Lighthizer to eliminate Canada’s tariffs on U.S. dairy exports and its protectionist pricing policies through the negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Food Price Index up 2.7 Percent
…to its year-ago level. Finally, sugar prices were down 4.8 percent for the month, and down 24 percent from April 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Credit Loan Volume up One Percent
…year. President and CEO of the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation Tracey McCabe says the system remains “well-positioned” to support farmers as they face challenges this year. Net interest…