…surveyed expect the U.S. to exit the agreement, while another one-third of farmers expect the U.S. to remain in NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read…
USDA Highlights Feedback from Stakeholders in Review of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) submitted a Report to Congress that reviews the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) Program and includes feedback from a broad range…
USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…when the difference between the national all-milk price and the national average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount elected by the producer. Changes include: Calculations of…
Spending Plan Approved for Agricultural Equipment
After six months of negotiation, the California Air Resources Board approved a spending plan for agricultural equipment at a recent hearing in Riverside. The $135 million in funding will relieve…
Celebrating National Pecan Month
…Ours. April is National Pecan Month. And there are so many reasons to love this healthy, buttery-sweet snack that is full of nutritional value. While many of us may think…
DTN Poll Shows Farmers Becoming More Positive
…as DTN points out the optimism comes as farmers continue dealing with lower commodity prices, large crop estimates, and trade worries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Outline Harm from GIPSA Withdraw
…organizations have called on the Trump administration to reinstate the Farmer Fair Practices Rules. Maxwell is a former Missouri Lieutenant Governor. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration to Revise EPA CAFE Standards
…Growth Energy Monday responded saying high-octane fuels, such as ethanol blends like E25-E30, should be part of this discussion moving forward. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Dairy Export Council Seeks Market Growth in China
…2017 to increase annual U.S. dairy exports from the equivalent of about 15 percent of U.S. milk solids to 20 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Trade Group: China Tariffs a Tax on Farmers
…in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. See the agricultural products China is imposing tariffs on HERE. (NOTE: tariffs will be 15% excepts for pork which…
China Enacts Tariffs Targeting U.S. Pork
…damaged” the multilateral trade system. China also made a World Trade Organization filing last week to seek consultations regarding the issue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Chinese Tariff Increase Will Be Tough on California Ag
…“Previously, the U.S. position had been focused on opening markets through negotiations.” Officials in Beijing had previously warned the U.S. about increasing tariffs last month. Several agricultural associations are concerned…
USDA Warns Dangerous Pests are Emerging, Adds Cherry Fruit Fly to Alert List
…homegrown plants, fruits or vegetables from areas with known pests. Also, don’t mail these items or agricultural-based souvenirs from international trips to yourself or others. When traveling within the U.S.,…
April Celebrated as National Lawn and Garden Month
…the time of the year we’ve all been waiting for. Warmer temperatures are upon us as well as the rebirth of all things lawn and garden. National Lawn and Garden…