…survey say farmers and ranchers should get special tax treatment because of the challenges and risks that are specific to agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Reports Preview
…that won’t sit well with traders.” USDA does have the potential to lower world demand because of huge South American crops. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Potato Council on Continued Mexican Potato Ban
…for access into the entire Mexican country back in 2013, but Mexican potato growers filed a legal challenge to that action. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Foreign Investment in U.S. Farmland Rising
…role on the federal committee in charge of reviewing foreign investment in the U.S., something the agriculture industry has never had. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California FFA: Agricultural Education Funding Vital
…national level, signifying the impact that agricultural curriculum has on young people. As the average age of California farmers continues to climb, investing in the youth is critical for the…
Almond Producers Top Users of Pollination Services
…billion for apples, and $720 million for blueberries. Over the same period, the number of honey-producing colonies grew by 14 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Top U.S. Milk Processor Struggling
…cost Dean about 90 million to 95 million gallons’ worth of sales annually. Though Dean has been preparing for the shift. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Turning to Industry for Dicamba Fix
…affected growers. Monsanto is the maker of the Roundup Ready 2 Extend crop system, which features dicamba resistant cotton and soybeans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Proposes Less Restriction on Mexican Pork Exports
…comments on the evaluation for 60 days. APHIS will then review and consider the comments received and make a final determination. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USTR Seeking Input on KORUS
…agreement and instead wants to focus on addressing outstanding implementation issues. Korea is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Zinke Proposes New Sage Grouse Management Plan
…in the order. Eliason. Says the report acknowledges the need for a more collaborative approach between grazing permittees and federal leadership. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Labor Shortages Continue to Plague California
…making agricultural production in California even more difficult. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association Roger Isom commented on a number of challenges California growers face….
Dow DuPont Merger to Close This Month
…and DuPont announced the merger in December of 2015. Upon closure, the combined company is estimated to be worth $130 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ports Contract Eases Trade Concerns
…extension “helps ensure that the United States will continue to live up to its reputation as a reliable red meat supplier.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….