…to Twitter earlier this week, Trump said the tariffs would “come off” if a new and fair NAFTA agreement is signed, adding that Canada must also “treat our farmers much…
CFBF: Requiring Workers Return to Home Country Not an Option
The California Farm Bureau Federation took two employers and their employees to Washington D.C. to express to congressional leaders that the current immigration reform being discussed isn’t going to work…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-06-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Reaction continues from the court decision that will end any public or private pesticide treatments done…
Monsanto Faces Cancer Claims in California Court
…a connection between cancer and Roundup, but whether the claim has been tested, published, and widely accepted by the scientific community. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No Tariff Exceptions for Canada/Mexico
…from the tariffs will be if they sign a new North American Free Trade Agreement that’s better for America. “Canada must treat American farmers better and Mexico must stop drugs…
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
Analysts are saying that President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could be hard on farmers. Farm Journal’s Ag Web Dot Com points out that, while…
NAFTA Round Seven Wrapped Up Monday and Facing More Questions
…sanitary and phytosanitary chapters, as well as telecommunications. Roughly half of the agreement’s chapters are between 80 and 90 percent completed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: What is Going on with NAFTA?
…farmers, Canadian farmers, and American farmers, want to keep it strong, and stable. Our Secretary of Agriculture himself said that the loss of NAFTA could have tragic consequences for all…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…bright, self-sufficient future for America’s children through well-managed school meal programs.” As part of this package, USDA is offering guidance to help schools utilize its award-winning, open-source online school meal…
NCBA President Has Ambitious Goals for 2018
…association will be addressing throughout the year. Kester noted some of the biggest concerns for the industry are the 2018 farm bill, trade market access, regulatory reforms, antimicrobial use, and…
Injunction Prohibits Component of Pest Prevention and Management Program
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Farmers and other property owners will still be allowed to apply chemical insecticides, but CDFA will no longer be able to spray pesticides on vegetation in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-05-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The California Farm Bureau Federation says sending agricultural workers “home” isn’t going to work for California…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced at the 66th Annual Mid-South Farm and Gin Show the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to assist cotton producers through…
WTO Worried About Trade Wars Resulting from Trump Tariffs
…decision to condemn a policy move like this doesn’t happen very often, which means Azevedo is clearly concerned about the situation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….