…U.S. sectors that use steel and aluminum. The coalition says the tariffs pose risks to U.S. consumers, exports and economic growth. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China
…U.S. and American goods exported to China last year reached $375.2 billion, an eight percent jump from $347 billion in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
…hold a special election in November for Cochran’s Senate seat, along with a normal election for the state’s other Senate seat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Tells Canada he wants “Fair” NAFTA Deal
…presidential election in July and the U.S. midterm elections in November, but the talks can and will continue past that date. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to renew their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contract. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build…
Third Snow Survey Shows Improvement from Last Month
The third snow survey was conducted by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Monday, March 5 after a series of storms forced a delay of the manual snow survey…
Monsanto Faces Cancer Claims in California Court
…a connection between cancer and Roundup, but whether the claim has been tested, published, and widely accepted by the scientific community. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No Tariff Exceptions for Canada/Mexico
…to America. Both countries have asked to be excluded but Trump’s senior trade adviser says the president doesn’t want any exemptions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…trade war will likely result in fewer dairy sales for American dairy producers, which would come at a very bad time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Round Seven Wrapped Up Monday and Facing More Questions
…sanitary and phytosanitary chapters, as well as telecommunications. Roughly half of the agreement’s chapters are between 80 and 90 percent completed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
The California Strawberry Commission website has been retooled to provide a better experience for those looking for up-to-date growing information. “We’re pretty excited about it, we relaunched our CalStrawberry.com, which…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…applicants to direct their local food service operation. Today’s proposal would provide much-needed relief for school districts with less than 2,500 students, allowing them more flexibility in the hiring of…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…to, those pertaining to highly erodible land conservation and wetland conservation provisions, commonly referred to as the conservation compliance provisions. A producer’s three-year average adjusted gross income may not exceed…
WTO Worried About Trade Wars Resulting from Trump Tariffs
…decision to condemn a policy move like this doesn’t happen very often, which means Azevedo is clearly concerned about the situation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….