…States. Both nations talked with Japan on continuing the agreement, according to Reuters. Australia’s Prime Minister said the U.S. withdrawing from the deal is “a big loss,” but added there…
Important Tax Deadline Looms for Farmers
…that and say you have to prove it’s not a hobby or they’ll disallow the losses.” In that case, the farmer or rancher will have to fight the “hobby loss”…
Annette Jones, DVM, on Animal Health & Food Safety
…prevention, detection, and eradication of livestock and poultry diseases and dairy contamination incidents Cattle owners against loss of animals by theft, straying or misappropriation through ongoing inspections and investigative services…
Ag Reacts to Trump TPP Move
…concerned that the administration is taking these actions without any meaningful alternatives in place that would compensate for the tremendous loss that cattle producers will face without TPP or NAFTA….
EU Dairy Farmers Spray Milk Powder in Price Protest
…the move would depress prices throughout Europe. A spokesperson with the European Milk Board says “only a real price increase and long-term stability on the market can save milk production…
Cattlemen Express Concerns With Trump Administration’s Trade Action
“Sparking a trade war with Canada, Mexico, and Asia will only lead to higher prices for American-produced beef in those markets,” NCBA Says Tracy Brunner, President of the National Cattlemen’s…
Inflation Up, Food Prices Unchanged
Overall inflation over the last 12 months increased 2.1 percent, but food prices remain unchanged. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers was up…
Agri View: A Clear Misunderstanding
…are not rich. The retail price is not what goes into the farmers’ bank account. So, things are not likely to change. Being a farmer is being misunderstood, by most…
Role of Fossil Fuels in the U.S. Food System and the American Diet
…and changing energy prices (such as through a CO2 emissions tax on fossil fuels) relate. Our research addresses limitations of previous studies by examining the relationship between energy prices and…
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
…Rio Grande area of Texas. These infestations cause stream bank erosion, damage to structures like bridges, and a loss of biodiversity. Giant reed infestations also provide habitat for cattle fever…
Regulating Egg Safety and Quality
…45° Fahrenheit or less. Defects: Shell eggs for human consumption must not exceed the tolerances for defects such as checks, leakers, dirty eggs, inedible or loss eggs. Visit the Egg…
Minimum Wage, Truck Exemption Among New Laws
…be adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index. One potential pitfall awaits businesses whose payrolls hover around the 25-worker border: which wage applies and when. The state Department of Industrial…
California Citrus Crop Forecast Increased
…website. THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner….
2017 Crop Price Outlook Still Below Average
The U.S. grain price outlook and crop demand won’t see a lot of major changes in the coming year. That prediction comes from Dr. Pat Westhoff, Director of the Food…