…red tape for producers utilizing conservation programs by exempting them from SAM and DUNS requirements,” Secretary Perdue said. “These numbers were designed for billion-dollar government contractors, not everyday farmers trying…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…Calif. 16. National Swine Registry, West Lafayette, Ind. 17. Quatrefoil Skincare, LLC, Madison, Wis. 18. Seven Hills Food Co., Lynchburg, Va. 19. Shaffer Genetics, Albany, Ind. 20. That Crazy Bee…
USTR To Review Thailand’s GSP Trade Benefits
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has agreed with a request from the National Pork Producers Council to review Thailand’s eligibility for the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences…
Celebrating National Walnut Day
Continuing the National Holiday of foods, Cathy Isom has us recognizing a nutty holiday. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Every year on May 17th, America recognizes the…
Senate Farm Bill Markup Expected Soon
…the House have refused to support the Republican-led effort in the chamber because of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
…key issues gives Democrats an advantage to say President Trump “did not fulfill his campaign promises to dairy farmers,” and others. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cargill Still Concerned About Likelihood of Trade War
…official writes in the letter that U.S. farmers will be hurt the most by declining prices linked to China retaliatory efforts, including a 25 percent tariff on U.S. soybeans. Cargill…
Controlled Environment Ag Growing
…high rates according to the report, partially due to the price premiums and significantly higher yields that technology, such as hydroponics, provides. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Equipment Groups Release Policy Survey Results
…of dealers said the tariffs would negatively impact the economy as compared to 62 percent of manufacturers who said the same. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Nationwide Reveals Most Common Agribusiness Insurance Claims
…increased safety precautions.” Other top agribusiness claims include falls, food-related claims, animal bites, glass breakage, weather damage and fire or loss. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Farmers Concerns and TPP Losses
Everett Griner talks about how U.S. loses will play out without TPP in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us about some of the concerns farmers in the United States are…
Almond Matters: Industry Trends and Concerns
…plans for the future and determining which variety to invest in. “There’s different growth habits in different varieties and that should predicate how a variety is planted, what density. If…
USDA Backs Off on Organic Checkoff Program
…government also has interfered with the strong role of the National Organic Standards Board,” OTA Executive Director and CEO Laura Batcha said in the statement. “There is no question we…
Celebrating National Love a Tree Day
It is time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to celebrate all the wonderful things about trees today. That’s coming up…