…Farmers Union applauded the regulations, saying the enhanced engagement with the people of Cuba could offer long-term advantages for agricultural trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Beef, Pork Imports in China Growing
…is not expected to get much of this business due to China’s restrictions on ractopamine as well as the strong dollar. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Profit Outlook for 2016 Still Negative
…and cutting household living expenses. That message falls in line with similar comments made throughout the year regarding the farm economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Postpones Glyphosate Review Meeting
…the World Health Organization last year claimed glyphosate was probably carcinogenic to humans. However, many studies have since denied that claim. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Applications for 2017 Borlaug Fellowships
Animal Science Professor, Curtis Youngs, with Borlaug Fellow, Tamrat Degafa Geleto from Ethiopia The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2017 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural…
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced over $62.5 million in grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known…
NFU Pres. Says Stage Set for Improved Agricultural Trade with Cuba
…and break down barriers for improved agricultural trade with Cuba. “While the impact of these new rules on agricultural trade may not be immediately experienced, the enhanced engagement with the…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Placer County
…are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 or your local Placer County Agricultural Commissioner’s office (530) 889-7372. For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp….
Farm Organizations Challenge Dannon and Other Food Companies
…Soybean Association, American Sugarbeet Growers Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. Collectively, the six organizations represent hundreds of thousands of farmers…
Florida Citrus Harvest Expected to Decline
…Industry officials note citrus greening in Florida has forced a citrus production decline of 70 percent in the last 20 years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Deere Says DOJ Unfairly Accusing of Monopoly
…Planting’s U.S. sales were about $100 million in 2015, while Deere’s U.S. sales of planter-related equipment last was near $900 million. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Cheese Purchases May Fall Short
…producers are desperate for short-term relief as revenue has dropped 35 percent over the past two years amid a global oversupply. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA China Office Expects Record Imports for Soybeans
…welcome news for U.S. soybean farmers as a recent USDA report forecasted another record soybean harvest for the current growing season. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan to Consider TPP Approval
…own opposition, as an opposition group cites the U.S. presidential candidates opposition as a reason to not support the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….