…where values decreased,” advising farmers to prepare for a potential softening of the market as lower crop prices have an impact. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Grassley Bill Would Ban Packer Ownership of Livestock
…by producers, raising concerns about the legislation’s effect on those operations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Office of Senator Chuck Grassley Senator Chuck Grassley has…
Trade Critical for U.S. Railroad Operators
…who was also an architect of NAFTA, who says the deal “probably” needs renegotiated, to be “brought into the 21st century.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
White House Plans to Tackle Tough Issues First in NAFTA Talks
…negotiations. NAFTA renegotiations could start in July, after a formal waiting period required following notification to Congress by the Trump administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Livestock Groups, Roberts, Praise GIPSA Rule Delay
…also welcomed the delay, saying the rule “ignored the comments submitted by thousands of cattle producers in opposition to the rule.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
$21.8 Million to Combat Citrus Disease
…stations, Cooperative Extension Services, individuals, or groups consisting of two or more of these entities. Pre-applications are due on May 12, 2017. See the request for applications for details. NIFA…
100 Percent Water Allocation for CVP
…in conserving our precious water resources.” On Feb. 28 and March 22, 2017, Reclamation announced a 100 percent allocation for all CVP contractors with the exception of agricultural water service…
Funding to Support Disaster Preparedness
…supports quality of life in communities across the United States by addressing disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in the context of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. SLSNCGP provides…
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
…the demand,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “To ensure nutritional security, it is imperative to develop innovative technologies and sustainable management strategies for livestock, crops, and critical underlying resources.” The…
Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service, Washington D.C. issued the April, 2017 citrus crop forecast. Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast The California Valencia orange forecast is…
Mexico Approves ChemChina Acquisition of Syngenta
…part” of its Adama unit’s pesticide business, and other conditions. The acquisition still needs approval from regulators in China and India. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Wheat Growers: Prospective Plantings Report Alarming
…Administration. Further, the Association says low prices and the associated low plantings will help to frame the upcoming Farm Bill discussion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Hog Prices Expected to Increase in 2017, Despite Challenges
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Weekly Outlook: Pork Industry Favored by Strong Demand by Chris Hurt, Department of Agricultural Economics…
Pence, Ross, to Talk Trade with Japan
…Smith said the U.S. “cannot afford” to miss the opportunity to reduce trade barriers with Japan, “especially for U.S. agriculture producers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….