…A decision from the Mexican Supreme Court to allow American access is anticipated by Thanksgiving. The letter written by the National Potato Council and signed by several other potato industry…
Alternative Meats Full of Alternative Ingredients
…National Institutes of Health found that heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain. Other studies have also shown a correlation between the consumption of processed food and cardiovascular disease,…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…will bring hemp farmers and researchers increased regulatory clarity in time for next growing season — something they have asked for since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and…
Multiple Trade Moves Made Over the Weekend
…possibility of declaring a national emergency in relation to the trade moves made by China. Despite noting the potential for declaring a national emergency, President Trump said that “actually we…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
…regulations restore the traditional distinction between threatened and endangered species,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a statement. “This approach will eliminate unnecessary time and expense and…
First Annual California Food Expo Less Than Two Weeks Away
…750 local, national, and international buyers. Previously known as the Fresno Food Expo, the event has expanded its scope to include even more California companies and will feature a host…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering AFBF encouraging farmers to show their support for the…
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarding grants for projects to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag producers, as well as rural-based businesses and institutions. A total of…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…playing field with our competitors. I thank President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer for their constant support of America’s farmers and ranchers and their hard work negotiating better trade deals around…
Another China Tariff Announcement Signals More Trouble
…export markets farmers and ranchers depend on. We need substantive trade agreements that ensure American agriculture can provide an abundant and safe food supply for the world’s growing population.” Source:…
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…estimated damage from trade disruptions was calculated for its support package for farmers announced on July 25, 2019. USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist developed an estimate of gross trade…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…and enforcement provisions that will help protect American tomato farmers from injurious dumped Mexican tomatoes.” The amount of tomatoes imported from Mexico into the U.S. has grown dramatically between 2002…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…Protecting America’s tomato producers from the glut of Mexican imports is yet another example of President Trump’s commitment to ensuring our farmers have the ability to succeed in international markets,…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
…– 43 million employed Americans; which is 28 percent of our entire employment workforce and impacts directly 20 percent of American economy. So, whatever helps U.S. food and agriculture helps…