…to a quota system for hormone-free beef imports, but U.S. share of the quota has slipped from 100 percent to 30 percent. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., Canada Trade Officials Discussing Next Steps
…dampened by the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, adding that he is an advocate for removing the tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Leaders Unite to Oppose USDA Relocation Plans
…location outside DC could bring them closer to the agricultural community they serve, beyond the general area they jobs would be located. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCBA Calls for Flexibility on Hours of Service Rules
Pinterest At a public listening session hosted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) called for additional flexibility on Hours of Service rules…
Stabenow: Commodity Title a Political Issue in Farm Bill Talks
…because.’ We have to have a farm safety net that works.” She remains optimistic the farm bill can be completed this year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
August Beef Exports Soar to New Heights, Pork Export Value Still under Pressure
…Dan Halstrom concluded that “Pork exports have posted an impressive performance in 2018, but the retaliatory duties are clearly a significant obstacle.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
K-State Focusing on How to Prevent African Swine Fever in the U.S.
…National Bio and Agro-defense Facility Fund and also have received support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the pork industry. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2018 Farmland Sales Increasing
…few years, Farmers National Company’s real estate sales have grown each year including a five percent increase in sales volume this year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Veterinary University Receives 20,000 Acre Donation
…donation was made by businessman and philanthropist J.C. Anderson, 90, and his daughter Wynne. The two have operated the ranch since 2005. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Railcar Helps Bridge Lifelong Access Goal
Jeff Mack had a lifelong goal to get a bridge on his land to improve access to his cattle in the winter months. The Natural Resources Conservation Service used their…
NCGA Welcomes Year-Round E15
National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp praised an announcement from President Trump, setting the necessary regulatory steps in motion to allow for year-round sales of E15. “Corn farmers…
CoBank: USMCA Provides Certainty, But More is Needed
…affect the U.S. dairy, pork and beef sectors, adding “U.S. agriculture will have much more to celebrate when those barriers are removed.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Language in USMCA Not Surprising
…and Mexico could or would do to resist it.” China is Canada’s second-largest trading partner and the fourth-largest trading partner for Mexico. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Dairy Organization Turns Down Trudeau Meeting
…market to other nations. USMCA follows CETA, the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, and the CPTPP that replaced the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….