…Office of the Chief Economist under the Office of the Secretary. Additionally, most employees of ERS and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture will be relocated outside of Washington,…
Agri View: Wild Hog Eradication Methods
…hasn’t gotten rid of thousands of the creatures, but, the fight goes on. It isn’t just farmers that are feeling the pain. Some of the successful removal has been in…
Next Round of Tariffs Set
…move comes as American companies complain that the more tariffs will eventually cost them more to do business and raise consumer prices. China has promised to retaliate with another $16…
Farmers for Free Trade Unhappy with Tariff Escalation
…new tariff announcement, polls show the patience of American farmers wearing thin,” Kuehl says. “Tariffs are causing long-term damage, not just to farming either, but also to American manufacturers and…
NAFTA Negotiations: Mexico Close, Canada Talks Not Close
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations with Mexico are going “as well as we can possibly expect right now.” That’s from Gregg Doud, the Chief U.S. Agriculture Negotiator, who…
Doud Rips China, India Farm Subsidies
…China has done in excess of $100 billion more in subsidies to its farmers than it was allowed to do,” Gregg Doug said at the American Sugar Alliance’s International Sweetener…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…initial tariffs on steel and aluminum in March, noting that “California agriculture will likely feel the most intense and direct pain from these tariffs. California farmers and ranchers earned about…
New State Authority Over Local Waters a Boon to Farmers and Ranchers
The Trump administration’s decision to return water-permitting authority to more states means faster, better and more affordable decision-making for all Americans. Under terms of an agreement signed by the U.S….
Producer Sentiment Plummets in July
…over the previous month. Producers were also decidedly negative when it comes to the future trading ranges of both corn and soybean prices. Read the full July report. Source: National…
Beef Exports “Tremendous” in First Half of 2018
…six percent higher than 2017 and valued at $718 million dollars. International customers bought a larger share of beef production, even at higher prices, which indicates strong demand. After setting…
Agri View: Tree Nut Production and Value
…Production and Value Tree nuts are a very valuable crop in America. I mention them frequently because they are growing in value every year. Almonds are our biggest crop. Producing…
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…Thanks to voluntary participation by farmers, ranchers and private landowners, CRP has improved water quality, reduced soil erosion and increased habitat for endangered and threatened species. The new changes to…
New Record for American Farmland Values
…time for farmers. The overall impact of the trade dispute with China, the uncertain future of NAFTA and the ongoing debate in Congress regarding the 2018 Farm Bill are all…
Celebrating National Goat Cheese Month
…This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Goat Cheese Month August is National Goat Cheese Month. Chances are if you’ve had a Greek salad with Feta, then you’ve tried goat cheese….