…to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate…
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
…things like cotton, tomatoes, and garlic. “Cotton acreage was down to something under 120,000 acres which would make it the lowest cotton acreage we’ve ever seen,” Isom noted. “But then…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains information on the national cotton harvest that’s coming along, a report on the…
Deere, UAW, Reach Tentative Agreement
Deere & Co and United Auto Workers International reached a tentative new contract. The agreement could lead to the end of a worker strike. The deal was announced over the…
Tariff Agreement with EU Reopens Doors for US Agriculture Exports
…and many more.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Tariff Agreement with EU Reopens Doors for US Agriculture Exports Sponsored…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Concerned by New Operating Plan for Water Projects
…in California.” The coalition is comprised of groups including California Citrus Mutual, Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), California Fresh Fruit Association, and the Agricultural Council of California. Several lawmakers including…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information on pest issues including cotton seed bug and glassy-winged sharpshooter, efforts to…
House Ag Committee Hearing on Supply Chain Disruptions
…the wide-ranging supply disruptions in the U.S. food and agricultural sectors. The American Soybean Association (ASA) led the effort for members of the Ag CEO Council to highlight agricultural supply…
Tai: Reduce Tensions Between U.S. and China
…Chasez) U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke during a recent meeting of the National Chicken Council and discussed the relationship between the U.S. and China. She says her recent interactions…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…have also expressed support for some of the climate provisions detailed in the framework for the Build Back Better Act. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO, Chuck Conner…
U.S.-Mexico Ag Officials Establish Working Group
U.S. and Mexican agriculture delegates met during the 30th annual meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The officials discussed concerns regarding recent decisions by Mexico’s federal government to impose arbitrary…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
Senate lawmakers announced the bipartisan Food Security is National Security Act. The legislation would give top U.S. agriculture and food officials permanent representation on the Committee on Foreign Investment in…
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
…out that the increased fees far outweigh other environmental fees that the industry also has to pay. During testimony, WAPA joined the Agricultural Council of California in calling for an…
Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans for Agriculture in 2020
…remaining $2.1 billion went to livestock operations. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans…