…American goods and services, boosting access to new customers. Hatch adds, “I have made it clear that tariffs are nothing but a tax on American businesses and consumers and I…
Countries Asking U.S. for Tariff Exemptions
…both at the World Trade Organization level, where it’s already expressed formal concern, as well as through bilateral discussions with the U.S. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Agri View: Agriculture Problems
Everett Griner talks about birds can be added to the list of problems facing farmers along with insects and diseases in today’s Agri View. Well, no matter where you live…
Rural Mainstreet Index Remains Positive
…of grain farmers are expected to suffer negative cash flow for 2018. This is down slightly from 12 months earlier. * The percent of farmland purchases for cash (not financed)…
USDA Announces Regionalization Agreement with South Korea
…during any future HPAI detections. This action bolsters the already strong trade relationship between the United States and South Korea and will prevent a repeat of trade actions taken in…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
Typically more of a problem in urban areas, roof rat damage is causing significant concern for farmers. According to University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) scientists, roof rats…
Celebrating National Artichoke Hearts Day
Cathy Isom has a few healthy tips about celebrating one of the oldest foods known to man. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Friday March 16th is National…
House Farm Bill Markup Delayed
…nutrition is similar to what killed the current farm bill the first time it came to the House floor in 2013. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Seeks Closing Seven NAFTA Chapters in Next Round
Trade officials in Mexico say they hope to close seven chapters in the next round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Talks, planned for Washington, D.C. next month. Mexico…
House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan STRESS Act to Help Farmers
…2008 Farm Bill to provide farmers with stress assistance programs, but has not been funded since being authorized. The National Farmers Union applauded the legislation, saying the bill would provide…
House Follows Senate, Introduces Emission Reporting Exemption
…unnecessary environmental reporting for farmers and ranchers. The Senate version of the bill, the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method, or FARM Act, would do the same. Under current regulations, approximately 200,000…
Cranberries Targeted by EU in Trade Spat
The European Union classifies cranberries as a retaliation target in response to President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs. Bloomberg reports cranberries are among a basket of all-American goods, from peanut…
Secretary Perdue Testifies on Rebuilding American Infrastructure
…the need for infrastructure – for America, and for job creation, and for others; and it’s up to all of us to deliver for the American people. “…The roads, the…
Farm Bureau Compares Crop Insurance to Ad Hoc Disaster
…For farmers experiencing a revenue decline or a crop loss, timely indemnification provides an opportunity for growers to meet their financial obligations. Farmers do not have this same payment capacity…