…the agriculture industry in the area. Numerous farmers and ranchers have already been forced to evacuate, with many more making the necessary preparations to leave if the wildfires continue to…
Mexico, Canada, Could Seek Dairy Access to U.S.
…around the world, refine it, and have it count as Canadian when exported to the U.S. so it can enter duty-free. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway: NAFTA Too Important to Screw up
…joined Conaway in Canada, saying the meeting gave the U.S. an “opportunity to demonstrate the importance of the deal for U.S. agriculture.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Trade Expert: U.S. is Setting Up NAFTA for Failure
…behavior is a “vivid and unprecedented example of how not to negotiate.” He called it a tactic designed to ensure failure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Endorses Bipartisan Farmers for Free Trade Campaign
…of Farmers for Free Trade, Farmers for Free Trade Board President Sara Lilygren, and Kansas Farm Bureau President Rich Felts to discuss the Farm Bureau’s new partnership with Farmers for…
UCCE Creates Ag Education Chair in Southern California
…was donated by the Orange County Farm Bureau; Napolitano matched the contribution through the presidential endowment fund. The Orange County Farm Bureau is housed at the UC South Coast Research…
Quota Implementation Plan Explained at Upcoming Meetings
…a session will be held at the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau in Modesto at 10 a.m. The November 6 meeting will be held at the Chino Fairgrounds beginning at 10:30…
Farm City Newsday, Tuesday 10-10-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
NAFTA Negotiators Head to Washington This Week
NAFTA negotiators head into the fourth of seven scheduled rounds of talks this week in Washington, and agriculture is concerned as the talks enter a critical stage. American Farm Bureau…
China Imports More U.S. Trash than Ag Products
…exports in 2016 to China were worth $14 billion, while corn was worth $1 billion, and pork products worth $715 million. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Microsoft Investing in Rural Tech Jobs, Broadband Projects
…nearly 500,000 unfilled computing jobs in the U.S. and that number is expected to triple by the end of next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
World Wildlife Fund UK: Meat Production is Killing the Planet
…that feeding animals with crops that could be eaten by humans is an inefficient way to add protein to our diet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Beef Exports Remain Strong, Pork Slightly Lower
…nine percent above last year’s record pace at 1.61 million metric tons, while export value increased 11 percent to $4.21 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Business Leaders to Talk Trade with Mexico
…proposals to add a five-year termination clause and roll back the access of Canadian and Mexican firms to U.S. procurement contracts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….