…U.S. sectors that use steel and aluminum. The coalition says the tariffs pose risks to U.S. consumers, exports and economic growth. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China
…U.S. and American goods exported to China last year reached $375.2 billion, an eight percent jump from $347 billion in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ethanol Industry Workers, Veterans Ask Trump To Support RFS
…production. “After four straight years of declining agricultural income, your steadfast support of homegrown biofuels has been a lifeline for the farm economy, and we are deeply grateful to you…
Almond Matters: California Weather Increasing Importance of Fungicides
…Valent Field Market Development Representative Tino Lopez said, “being on top of it to control disease is paramount.” The vast amount of agricultural production that takes place in California also…
Celebrating National Celery Month
Cathy Isom has us celebrating a vegetable that’s also known as one of the world’s healthiest foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. March is National Celery Month….
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
…hold a special election in November for Cochran’s Senate seat, along with a normal election for the state’s other Senate seat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Tells Canada he wants “Fair” NAFTA Deal
…presidential election in July and the U.S. midterm elections in November, but the talks can and will continue past that date. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
AEM’s Slater: Trump Tariffs Won’t Help U.S. Manufacturers ‘Win’ Again
…Department report that had alleged that sourcing steel from abroad poses a national security threat. Please reach out to AEM Senior Vice President Nick Yaksich (nyaksich@aem.org) or AEM Director of…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves; but Uncertainty about the Future of NAFTA Looms
…producers were asked about their future expectations for U.S. agricultural exports. Agricultural producers remain optimistic that U.S. ag exports will remain strong over the next five years with 87 percent…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to renew their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contract. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build…
New Study: RIN Price Cap for E15 RVP Waiver “Deal” Would Cut Ethanol Consumption and Trounce Corn Prices
…to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) conventional renewable fuel requirement, according to the study by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State University. The CARD analysis…
Celebrating National Frozen Food Month and Day
…This Land of Ours. March is National Frozen Food Month. So you may want to pay closer attention to those aisles of freezers full of frozen foods that not only…
Third Snow Survey Shows Improvement from Last Month
…The National Weather Service is expecting another storm beginning Wednesday, however, it will not be as substantial as the previous storm which brought close to seven feet of snow to…
Monsanto Faces Cancer Claims in California Court
…a connection between cancer and Roundup, but whether the claim has been tested, published, and widely accepted by the scientific community. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….