…The 2017 Census of Agriculture is coming soon. Learn about the new improved electronic form and how important it is to be counted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service….
FMD Language Included in Defense Authorization Act
…reconciled before Congress can consider a final version. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Images courtesy of USDA and Texas A & M College of Veterinary Medicine….
WTO Will Investigate U.S. Complaint over China
…WTO. Some 14 countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and Thailand, as well as the European Union, have joined the dispute. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
South Korea to Host KORUS Trade Meeting
…previously declined to engage with the U.S. in talks to address KORUS. Korea is the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Yet to Propose NAFTA Dairy Fix
…this year, along with the Mexico dairy industry, called on negotiators to address Canada’s policy that they say hinder free trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Has First NAFTA Finalization Target
…to sign, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer would have to reach a deal in December and publish the text in January. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Safety on a Budget
…are many simple things farmers can do to take care of their physical health during a stressful season like harvest. Health Michael Cruse of the University of Minnesota Extension Service….
Cap and Trade Funding for Agriculture
…other financial incentives to reduce emissions from agricultural pumps, harvesting equipment, tractors, and other equipment used in agricultural operations. Some in the agriculture industry did not support the cap and…
Trade Mission to Brazil Affect Ethanol Import Tariff?
…Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to press the Brazilians to end the renewed tariff on ethanol imports over a 158-million-gallon annual quota. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Zealand Triples U.S. DDGS Purchases
…growth. A spokesperson with USGC says: “We expect to see strong demand for U.S. DDGS into this market in coming years.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Mainstreet Index Lower
…about trade, drought conditions in portions of the region, and low agriculture commodity prices impaired bankers’ economic outlook for the month.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Officials Talks KORUS
…deal. However, Trump also met with South Korea’s President last week and said they would “try and straighten out” the pact. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Froman Says NAFTA Withdraw a Very Real Prospect
…worth billions of dollars in exports to U.S. agriculture, and a withdraw from the agreement would put those exports in jeopardy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2017 California Prune Harvest Returns to Typical Levels
The 2017 California prune harvest is projected to reach 105,000 tons (95,254 metric tonnes), according to forecasts by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Agricultural Statistics…