…and have been the biggest exporters of farm equipment, but neither company has issued sales figures for their operations in Cuba. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Study: Killing NAFTA Kills Manufacturing, Agriculture Jobs
…The report finds that most of the job losses would affect workers holding lower-skilled occupations, including production workers in manufacturing and agriculture and lower-wage workers in services industries. The report…
TPP 11 Agreement in Place, Signing set for March
…made in previous rounds so the United States can focus on tearing down trade barriers in Asia and around the world.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CoBank: Expect more Farm Bankruptcies in 2018
…has a lot at stake as these negotiations unfold, and the rhetoric is likely to get worse before it gets better.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Blue Jacket Bonanza Program Continues to Grow in Tulare County
…then awarded based on need, community service activities, leadership skills, and commitment to the FFA program. Blankenship, who received her FFA jacket during her freshman year of high school, remembers…
Analyst to Dairy: Speak Up Now on Immigration
…the Senate is expected to consider immigration issues, primarily DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, within the next three weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Talks Continue as Canada Shows Hesitation
…the agreement. Without the new TPP, the Association says: “Canadian beef producers will watch helplessly as our exports to Japan erode.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Another Round of NAFTA Talks Getting Underway
…to end the trade pact. President Trump has also said that a new NAFTA will greatly benefit U.S. farmers and ranchers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown
…Some speculate that the brief government shutdown harms efforts to pass future legislation later this year, including the next farm bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…grain and dairy, and for meaningful assistance to cotton producers. Recognizing the role family farmers play as stewards of our natural resources, NFU recommended a strong conservation title that provides…
CCOF Annual Conference to Focus on Organic Hotspots
…will conclude with a keynote speech from Glenda Humiston, Vice President of the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Studies by Penn State Agricultural Economist Dr. Edward…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
…for U.S. cotton fiber, yarn and other cotton products, and are an invaluable supplement to the funding from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…services provided by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services also will continue as an essential activity, ensuring a key element of America’s food supply — safe, nutritious and affordable meat…
Cornyn Drawing Up RFS Overhaul Legislation
…“However, they do deserve some credit for taking the time to learn and appreciate the economics of the renewable fuels industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….