…agricultural producers monthly. A rating below 100 is negative, while a rating above 100 indicates positive sentiment regarding the agriculture industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
…presented with information on good agricultural practices and co-management of natural resources. Soil amendments, wildlife, and land use, along with agricultural water will all be addressed as part of the…
Fertilizer Company to Halt Production to Curb Excess Supply
…a major ingredient in most commercial fertilizers, as potassium from potash is often referred to as the “regulator” in crop production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Groups Support Farm Guest Worker Bill
…workers would be allowed under the program, with allowances to adjust the number depending on U.S. agriculture labor demand each year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan Tariff Reduced U.S. Beef Exports
…as a year ago. Meanwhile, Japan’s August chilled beef imports from the U.S. were 13,721 metric tons, up 54 percent year-over-year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump on KORUS to Lighthizer: Call Me a “Crazy Guy”
…largest U.S. agricultural export market, with beef leading the way, followed by lemons, shelled almonds, cheese, cherries and wine and beer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks to Return to Washington, D.C.
…extend into September 2018, even at the fastest pace, likely putting the potential final approval of a new NAFTA in 2019. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
APHIS to Allow the Importation of Fresh Persimmons from New Zealand
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending its regulations to allow the importation of fresh persimmons from New Zealand into the United States….
Gluten Free Wheat Near Reality
…which when paired with gluten can induce severe illness. Details of the research were published recently in the Plant Biotechnology Journal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Releases Grain Stocks Estimates
…its Small Grains Summary Friday, with the latest estimates of the 2017 wheat crop, which was pegged at 1.7 billion bushels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Better Positioned for NAFTA Talks Than 23 Years Ago
…The U.S. want’s Canada to change its dairy supply management system that the U.S. dairy industry says is harming U.S. producers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Member Outlines Need for Farm Bill
…month (October). Conaway has previously said that he wants to get the next farm bill on the House floor this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Ag Sets Northey, Ibach Confirmation Hearing
…farm and foreign agricultural services. Meanwhile, Ibach was nominated to be undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs. Northey is the current Iowa agriculture secretary, and Ibach is the Nebraska director…
Soft Durum Wheat Opens Door to Expand Food Uses
Soft Svevo durum wheat growing in an Idaho field. Photo by Craig Morris. Soft Svevo, a new soft durum wheat variety developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their…