…a legal and stable supply of workers. The National Chicken Council says the bill would help farmers access legal workers to combat workforce shortages. The National Pork Producers Council says…
Japan Tariff Reduced U.S. Beef Exports
…as a year ago. Meanwhile, Japan’s August chilled beef imports from the U.S. were 13,721 metric tons, up 54 percent year-over-year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump on KORUS to Lighthizer: Call Me a “Crazy Guy”
…largest U.S. agricultural export market, with beef leading the way, followed by lemons, shelled almonds, cheese, cherries and wine and beer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks to Return to Washington, D.C.
…extend into September 2018, even at the fastest pace, likely putting the potential final approval of a new NAFTA in 2019. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
APHIS to Allow the Importation of Fresh Persimmons from New Zealand
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending its regulations to allow the importation of fresh persimmons from New Zealand into the United States….
Farmers, Ranchers Ready for Long-overdue Immigration Reform
…the current system while addressing the needs of our current workforce and providing a streamlined visa process for skilled, agricultural workers in the future. Although Farm Bureau members have concerns…
HungerU Displays the Role of Agriculture in Combatting Hunger
…multiple platforms to take part in a six-question challenge that helps to educate while simultaneously raising money to address hunger needs in local communities. Thanks to sponsors like the National…
Gluten Free Wheat Near Reality
…which when paired with gluten can induce severe illness. Details of the research were published recently in the Plant Biotechnology Journal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Releases Grain Stocks Estimates
…its Small Grains Summary Friday, with the latest estimates of the 2017 wheat crop, which was pegged at 1.7 billion bushels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Better Positioned for NAFTA Talks Than 23 Years Ago
…The U.S. want’s Canada to change its dairy supply management system that the U.S. dairy industry says is harming U.S. producers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Member Outlines Need for Farm Bill
…month (October). Conaway has previously said that he wants to get the next farm bill on the House floor this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Ag Sets Northey, Ibach Confirmation Hearing
…deputy secretary and Indiana Agriculture Director Ted McKinney, nominated to be the first USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Soft Durum Wheat Opens Door to Expand Food Uses
Soft Svevo durum wheat growing in an Idaho field. Photo by Craig Morris. Soft Svevo, a new soft durum wheat variety developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their…
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
…The WDPF houses funds for: National Pollution Discharge Elimination System; storm water; waste discharge requirements (or general orders); land disposal; Clean Water Act 401 certification; confined animal facilities; the ILRP…