…markets and where China is sourcing commodities such as soybeans. However, the low price of U.S. commodities is attracting other export markets. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Problems in Agriculture
…agriculture upset. If there were no export problems, farmers have enough to worry about. At the start of every crop year, there are things to be dealt with that they…
Celebrating National Taco Day
…That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Taco Day Morning, noon, or night, or in some cases late night, TACOS are a loved by millions in This…
Congress Could Press for NAFTA Vote This Year
…the new trade deal this year, if the party loses majority in the House. The USMCA will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, and if one of the chambers…
USMCA Deters China’s Efforts of FTA’s With Mexico, Canada
A clause in the upgraded and renamed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) nearly forbids deals with “non-market” countries, such as China. The language deep in the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement…
USCMA: Turkey and Poultry Trade Changes with Canada
In another win for U.S. agriculture, the upgraded North American Free Trade Agreement includes expanded access to the Canadian market for U.S. chicken and turkey products. Dairy stole the show…
USDA Launches Interactive Data Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis
…of October as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Approximately 72,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2017; 49,000 of those deaths involved an opioid. Many of these deaths have been…
Secretary Perdue Highlights the Benefits of the USMCA for California Producers
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has now been agreed to by all three countries, once again uniting the North American markets into a single trade deal. United States Secretary of…
DTN Poll: Farmers Continue Supporting Trump
A recent poll by DTN-The Progressive Farmer finds rural Americans continue supporting President Donald Trump. The poll asked rural residents if, given a chance, they would cast their ballots differently…
Farm Real Estate Levels Remain Near Record Highs
…farm real estate values averaged $3,140 per acre, with the leveling off in recent years coinciding with declines in farm sector income. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Most Americans Confused About GMOs
A new survey by GMO Answers shows many Americans remain confused over genetically modified organisms, and that this lack of knowledge may be driving overall uncertainty and discomfort. However, the…
NCF Accepting Applications for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
…the future of food production in America. Students studying education, communication, production, research or other areas related to the beef industry should consider applying for the scholarship. Applicants for the…
Pumpkin Seeds Pack Protein Punch
…temperatures cool and the leaves turn, the season becomes perfect on the first Wednesday in October to enjoy National Pumpkin Seed Day! Surprisingly, pumpkin seeds have been valued for their…
Ag Economy Index Sharply Lower on Farm Income Concerns
…many farms deteriorated significantly as 2018 unfolded and farmers’ expectations for the future weakened as well. On the September survey, 54 percent of respondents said their farms’ financial condition was…