…Trudeau. The U.S. dairy groups say Canada’s dairy pricing structure is “expressly intended to slash milk imports from the United States.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Tells Canada to Expect Only “Tweaking” of NAFTA
…economy is on the nation’s relationship with the United States. Canada sends roughly 75 percent of its exports to the U.S. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Seeks Nominators to Cattlemen’s Beef Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is accepting applications from any state cattle association or state general farm organization that wants to be certified as eligible…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…universities to major in an agricultural field. This year’s winners, Grace Guthrie and Derrick Nunes, will each receive $2,500 scholarships to be renewed up to four years, totaling $10,000 per…
New FARM Program Environmental Stewardship Module Helps Measure Improvements in Dairy Sustainability
In its continued effort to share the compelling story of continuous improvement on America’s dairy farms, the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has opened participation in its…
Cotton Acres Forecasted to Increase 10 Percent
…has curbed China’s demand for imported cotton, leaving global market price implications unclear. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. National Cotton Council Planting Intentions chart for 2017….
Groups Urge New U.S. Attorney General to Block Major Ag Mergers
…and raise input prices. DTN points out that many groups signing the letter have been longtime opponents of biotechnology and pesticides. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Committee Facing Confirmation Hearings
…of Assistant Secretary and Undersecretary positions. Sources close to the transition efforts expect Sonny Perdue’s confirmation to come in early March. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China, New Zealand to Hold Free Trade Talks
…have said that they hope to salvage the TPP by encouraging China and other Asian countries to join the trade pact. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan Trade Talks Assigned to Pence
…policy negotiations. Trump has publicly opposed Japan, on both the campaign trail and in office, for its trade and economic policies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Food Price Index
…intended to keep the public informed about the cost of food. In other words, it tells you when prices are up and when they come down. It is a service…
Hungry Americans Benefit from Farm Bureau Donations
…for those who need it the most,” said Kalena Bruce, a cattle farmer from Missouri who chairs AFBF’s national YF&R committee. “More than 50 percent of Americans struggling with hunger…
Cotton Council International Elects 2017 Officers
Eduardo L. (Eddy) Esteve Eduardo L. (Eddy) Esteve, a merchant from Dallas, Texas, will serve as president of Cotton Council International (CCI) for 2017. He and other CCI officers were…
Notice of Availability of Proposed Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to review and comment on proposed changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Program Standards….