…that does not include the U.S., Canada dairy groups say they’ve “had enough” and won’t give up further ground in NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Australia Touts Benefits of U.S. Re-joining TPP
…be a boon for U.S. agricultural exports at an estimated $4.4 billion increase per-year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Wants Cotton and Dairy Fix on Any Must-Pass Bill
…Senate Ag Chair Pat Roberts would like to bring up the bill in March, but that it probably won’t be ready. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Program Aimed at Increasing Prune Consumption
The California Dried Plum Board (CDPB) aims to increase prune consumption through a new partnership with the meal kit delivery company Chef’d. The service will be delivering pre-portioned, ready-to-cook meals…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Scholarships Now Available
Four Scholarship Awards Offered to Sacramento County Students The Sacramento County Farm Bureau (SCFB) Foundation for Agricultural Education and Sacramento County Young Farmers & Ranchers are pleased to once again…
Few Moments Wasted as Thousands Make Memories at Cattle Industry Convention
…floor and outside space. Holding business meetings at the event were the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, American National CattleWomen, CattleFax and the National Cattlemen’s…
Ag Lending and Interest Expense Increasing for Farmers
…still low for both real estate and non-real estate loans, staying near two percent in the third quarter of last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CA Study Says Farm Fields Are Causing Air Pollution
…range of universities and regulatory agencies have studied this and not found agriculture to be a significant contributor of nitrogen oxide. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Court Grants Delay for Air Emissions Reporting Requirements
…requirements last October. Further complicating the issue is there is no scientifically accepted method for monitoring emissions requirements from livestock operations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Doud Nomination Hold Lifted
…have been given and the path for Gregg Doud to be confirmed as the chief agriculture negotiator has finally been cleared. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Equipment Groups Tackle Right to Repair
…farmers and ranchers to perform basic service, maintenance and repairs on their equipment. By 2021, manufacturers and dealers will make available: Manuals (Operator, Parts, Service) Product Guides Product Service Demonstrations,…
Report Says Trade Shuffle Poses Risk for Beef Exports
…Agreement. Beef trade with South Korea could decline if the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, KORUS, is renegotiated, according to the report. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
State Ag Officials Want Bilateral Trade Talks to Commence
…recently revived by the 11 other countries involved in the pact that are planning to sign an amended version in March. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NPPC Statement on Pork. The Other White Meat® Ruling
…Council (NPPC) sold the trademarks to the National Pork Board in 2006. The following statement may be attributed to Ken Maschhoff, an Illinois pork producer and president of the National…