…August by celebrating a delicious fruit that according to one culture brings good luck, wealth, and protection. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Peach Month Summertime…
U.S., Mexico, Leaving Canada behind in NAFTA Talks
…hopeful progress with Mexico will pressure Canada to act or even concede on trade issues, like it’s dairy supply management system. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NFU Urges Long-Term Trade Solutions in Farm Bill
In a letter to lawmakers, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson emphasized the need to address agricultural economic hardships in the 2018 farm bill. The NFU Board of Directors…
U.S. Crop Protection Market Sees Sales Increase
…expenses, crop protection chemicals still maintain a strong performance in 2017, with herbicides and seed protection products showing the strongest growth. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Plant-Based Foods Retail Sector Growing
…to enforce labeling requirements for dairy products, meaning the plant-based industry may face a wave of label and product name changes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Fish and Chicken Top Sources of Foodborne Viruses
…CDC says the report highlights the continued need for food safety improvements targeting worker health and hygiene in food service settings. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Farm Share Continues to Decline
…part of your dollar that pays for services provided by the food service industries has increased over the past 5 years. This isn’t intended to change anything, just to show…
Celebrating National Avocado Day
…National Avocado Day On this last day of July, the Avocado gets its day. This creamy super fruit isn’t just famous for guacamole on Super Bowl Sunday. Avocados have become…
Trade Aid for Farmers Could Start Late September
…for the 2018 crop year only, as Perdue says “we do not expect to do this over a period of time.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Chamber: Trade Aid for All Could Cost $39 Billion
…the pain of the trade war. Farmers and ranchers in unison have told the Trump administration they want trade, not aid. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Renegotiation Showing Signs of Progress
…supply management system, a goal for the U.S. as part of the negotiations, remains “unacceptable,” according to trade officials from Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Letter Urges Trump to Rejoin TPP
…alleges that the agreement will put American businesses at a distinct competitive disadvantage and will increase trade losses to other countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCGA Seeking Good Steward Nominations
…agricultural conservation, environment and sustainability. The announcement of the recipient will be made at Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida, next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Opens Election Period for Seed Cotton Program
…Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce. “USDA encourages any cotton producer to look into these important safety net programs,” Farms with generic base acres that were planted or approved as…