…many from last year, of dicamba drifting to neighboring fields not tolerant to the herbicide, prompted the announcement by the EPA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Business Leaders Push to Keep KORUS Intact
…been reduced or eliminated. U.S. exports of agricultural products such as beef and pork have increased because of the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., Japan, Planning Another Trade Meeting
…at $2.1 billion, pork products, valued at $1.6 billion, beef products, valued at $1.5 billion, and soybeans, valued at $1 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
…and natural resources advisor in Sutter, Yuba, Butte, and Nevada counties, has assembled resources for residents who are returning to their homes at http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/Fire_Information. We will be updating the website…
Pastureland Values Hit New High
…average of $3,100 per acre. Illinois values dropped 2.9 percent per acre and Ohio was 1.6 percent lower than last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: U.S. Pork Industry Should Continue Growth
…more pork comes into the market, the study authors say that will put pressure on the industry to increase its exports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag, Business Groups Hit Capitol Hill
…large group of organizations, including the American Farm Bureau, National Pork Producers Council, the Coalition of Services Industries, and many others hit Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The goal was to…
Perdue Says NAFTA Benefits Canada More Than U.S.
…NAFTA during his presidential campaign, saying that the agreement has treated U.S. workers unfairly and has negatively impacted America’s manufacturing sector. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Offers Proposal That Could Kill NAFTA in 5 years
…the entire agreement. Secretary Ross was asked about the sunset clause during an event on Wednesday and said, “that’s our proposal.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CDFA Secretary Applauds Wildfire Relief Efforts
…are burning in multiple counties throughout Northern California around the clock. The National Weather Service is forecasting gusty winds and low humidity over the next couple of days, making firefighting…
Perdue Traveling to Europe
…observance Monday. The trip will wrap up in Spain early next week, where Perdue will meet with his counterpart in Madrid. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Suspends CRP Enrollment
The Department of Agriculture announced this week that it would process many pending eligible offers for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program. USDA also announced it would suspend accepting most…
Report Recommends Changes for NASS Data Collection
…three years ago to audit how USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service collects data. The report highlighted that NASS could make several changes over time to improve the accuracy of its…
Britain Could Join NAFTA If Brexit Deal Fails
…items in the U.K. originated from North America, and 54 percent of food consumed in the U.K., originated in the U.K. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….