…the U.S. to remove market access for other countries that don’t provide the U.S. “equitable and reasonable access” to its market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Farmers Association Applauds Organic Checkoff Withdrawal
…have been overly burdensome, especially for the 75 percent of certified organic farmers who would have been exempt from the checkoff.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions…
USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Exhibition Birds in California
Not a Food Safety Concern The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of virulent Newcastle disease in a small flock…
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
…into a Nebraska prime rib in Beijing, marking the return of U.S. beef to the Chinese market. Perdue is joined by Craig Uden (left), president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef…
House Farm Bill Dormant Amid Immigration Dispute
…Republicans are attempting to force a vote on a proposal to protect the immigrant students without legal status, known as Dreamers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Official Hopeful by Recent Trade Advancements with China
…potential deal with China, that: “They will purchase from our great American farmers practically as much as our farmers can produce.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Promises to Buy More American Agricultural Goods
…whether or not the two countries would back off on penalties already imposed relating to the administration’s steel and aluminum tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Administration Focusing on Good, Not Quick, NAFTA 2.0
…focused on deadlines.” Mexico’s chief negotiator says the three countries have agreed on nine of about 30 chapters in the agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
John Deere Raising Prices to Cover Steel Costs
…models. The company predicts overall sales of farm and construction equipment will increase by 33 percent this year to $33.7 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Consumers Buy More Organic in 2017
…Consumers are loving organic and now we’re able to make organic choices in just about every aisle in the grocery store.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Farmers and the Labor Law
Everett Griner talks about farmers wanting a new labor law in today’s Agri View. Everett takes a look at the current H2A programs and has some agriculture labor statistics for…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
…of dairy’s economic engine. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) are collaborating to create the new “Got…
House Members Call for End to Thailand’s Ban on U.S. Pork
…Jim Heimerl, a pork producer from Johnstown, Ohio and president of the National Pork Producers Council. “We thank Representatives Young and Kind for leading this call to action on behalf…