…for the Imperial Irrigation District as a Water Operation Analyst, working with the On-Farm Efficiency Conservation Program. Mohamed has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management from Cal…
Imperial County Agriculture Impacts Shown in New Report
…and other economic tools. The report was put together by economists with the Agricultural Impact Associates and employees with the Imperial County Agriculture Commissioner’s Office. Last year’s Crop Report determined…
November 2017 Pork Exports Set Value Record
…million metric tons, up seven percent, while export value climbed to $6.6 billion – up 15 percent from a year ago. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Ag Gets New Members
…website. Fischer started her time in the Senate in 2013, and takes the committee seat of Departed Alabama Republican Luther Strange. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
AFBF Sets 2018 Policy, Raises Membership Dues
…program. Duvall says a health insurance program could both be a benefit to members and an income generator for the organization. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Launches WTO Trade Disputes Against U.S.
…the treatment of export controls to the use of retroactive duties and split decisions by the six-member U.S. International Trade Commission. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump on NAFTA: Don’t Get Nervous
…be a topic in the next round of negotiations, but stress automobile-related issues are the main drivers for the renegotiation effort. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wrong Trade Policy Poses Risks to Economic Growth
…agriculture, have helped usher in a “new era of growth.” He also called for immediate action to modernize the nation’s infrastructure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching for 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum
…nationally and internationally. The Forum highlights key issues and topics within the agricultural community, offering a platform for conversation among producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations, both foreign…
Livestock Outlook Positive for 2018
…product, compared to pork and chicken, has improved dramatically. Pork wants to have grading guidelines like beef to improve their product.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Are Becoming Less Optimistic About the Future
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Increasing Pessimism about the Future Drives Producer Sentiment Lower by James Mintert, David Widmar and Michael Langemeier, Purdue University/CME Group The…
U.S. Crop Prices Forecast to Remain Stable
…on the farm bill is minor tweaks to the legislation because of the short window that comes with an election year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Prosperity Report Released at Farm Bureau Convention
…time toed the company line on creating “fair trade” deals. Read the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Report (.pdf) From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Wants Farmer Input on Government Regulations
…over the future of trade, but did say the administration is committed to finishing the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….