…to America. Both countries have asked to be excluded but Trump’s senior trade adviser says the president doesn’t want any exemptions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…trade war will likely result in fewer dairy sales for American dairy producers, which would come at a very bad time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Round Seven Wrapped Up Monday and Facing More Questions
…sanitary and phytosanitary chapters, as well as telecommunications. Roughly half of the agreement’s chapters are between 80 and 90 percent completed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
…information collected by USDA, appear to be the most popular. “We now have live, real-time updated, interactive reports that are daily price-and-volume, the national berry report, as well as the…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…no cost or for a reduced price according to income-based eligibility. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers 15 nutrition assistance programs, including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast…
Paraguay Market Now Open To U.S. Pork
Under an export certificate recently negotiated between the two countries, the United States now can ship pork to Paraguay. The National Pork Producers Council welcomed the news. “Paraguay won’t be…
NCBA President Has Ambitious Goals for 2018
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) held their national convention last month where NCBA President, and Monterey County Rancher, Kevin Kester explained some of the most significant issues that the…
Injunction Prohibits Component of Pest Prevention and Management Program
…parks, school properties and the backyards of homeowners. “This is devastating,” said President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association Roger Isom. “I know a lot of the ag community…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-05-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The California Farm Bureau Federation says sending agricultural workers “home” isn’t going to work for California…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…upon their success.” The sign-up period for the CGCS program runs from March 12, 2018, to May 11, 2018. Under the program, which is administered by the Farm Service Agency…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
…Ours. Every year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates March as National Nutrition Month®. It’s a way to inform and educate the public on the importance of making informed…
WTO Worried About Trade Wars Resulting from Trump Tariffs
…decision to condemn a policy move like this doesn’t happen very often, which means Azevedo is clearly concerned about the situation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
European Union Will Hit Back Against U.S. Tariffs
…the source and by working directly with the countries involved. “The go-it-alone action by the U.S. will not help,” she added. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Water Wars Coming to Close
Everett Griner talks about water war between New Mexico and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the war between Florida and Georgia in today’s Agri View. Both may…