…American Meat Institute also made it a hot topic at the recently held International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada: Trade Problems Expected with the U.S. Even if NAFTA is Signed
…U.S. withdrawal from the talks if the U.S. does not reach a favorable agreement. However, Canada has recently done the same. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Former Ag Trade Negotiator Says Much Work Left on NAFTA
…time, Vetter highlighted the fact that Mexico will face elections this year followed by the coming elections of the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…Dairy FARM Program to ensure that farmers demonstrate a commitment to quality farm management practices and safe, wholesome dairy products. AMS also announced it has finalized the Beef Cattle Production…
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
…NRCS and dairy’s Newtrient company. Additionally, the Farm Smart Project led to the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Environmental Stewardship module. This voluntary tool empowers farmers to identify opportunities for…
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
…farm. There is an increasing need to further develop the next generation of farmers and ranchers to become skilled farming professionals. As older farmers begin contemplating retirement, those management positions…
AgWell Solar Helps Growers with Energy Optimization
…was a need for an educational platform from Butte County all the way down to Bakersfield, on how to educate on-farm energy management best business practices,” said Boguess. “CALWARE is…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-14-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue talks at the World Ag Expo and our sponsor, Coldwell Solar, tells…
McKinney Updates U.S. Grains Council on Trade Negotiations
…an opportunity to promote your products at the highest levels.” Deb Keller is USGC chair and an Iowa farmer, who says “McKinney’s role and efforts are evidence of the USDA’s…
South Korea Driving Recent Surge in U.S. Beef/Pork Exports
…metric tons in 2017. Those pork exports were valued at $475 million, up 30 percent year-over-year and the second-highest on record. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Budget Proposal Considered “DOA”
…Congress on Monday. No one in the entire American food chain seems happy with what they’ve seen. Everyone, from members of Congress to farm leaders, crop insurance executives, as well…
Feeding Minds Press Will Focus on Accurate Agriculture Books for Children
Bringing children accurate knowledge about how their food is grown is the goal of Feeding Minds Press, a new children’s book publishing venture from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate
…that farms were exempt from CERCLA reporting and small farms, in particular, were exempt from EPCRA reporting, given that low-level livestock emissions are not the kind of “releases” that Congress…
Secretary of Agriculture Hears California Concerns at World Ag Expo
…his love of farm shows. Questions directed at the Secretary of Agriculture ranged from getting a federal milk marketing order established in California, to expectations of the Farm Bill, to…