…asked all of its offices to begin stopping customs clearance for those items. Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture Minister says China made the decision “unilaterally” without providing any scientific evidence to…
‘No’ to Immigration Reform – Ag Labor in Limbo?
…before MacDonough that immigration reform was outside the scope of what could get passed under reconciliation. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
A national coalition representing multiple interests has sent a letter highlighting several areas that need to be addressed in the reconciliation package. The coalition includes agricultural organizations, water agencies, and…
Citrus Production Declines in Volume and Value
…10 years. While California has largely conformed to the national trend, value has been increasing over the last three years. National citrus acreage has also been on a downward trend,…
McKinney Named New CEO of NASDA
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) announced that Ted McKinney is the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. The group says he will lead NASDA in amplifying the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-20-21
…safety and the cost of compliance, and the kick-off to National Farmer Health and Safety Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more….
Cryan Joining AFBF as Chief Economist
…Agriculture’s Economics division for the Agricultural Marketing Service for nine years. He previously served as Vice President for Milk Marketing and Economics at the National Milk Producers Federation. At NMPF,…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
…responded with three solutions announced in a news release. The goals include the U.S. Dairy Net Zero initiative, The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program and School Nutrition and…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…U.S. Attorney General, the Transportation Secretary, the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, and the Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission. Altogether, the signatories of the letter represent thousands…
Week in Review: Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting, Walnut Production Projected to Decline
…this year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Looking at improving the drought resilience of California rangelands may require some nontraditional approaches. With the necessary advances being made to…
Consumer Food Prices Up Slightly Again
…decline was dairy and related products, which fell 0.5 percent over the last 12 months. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
…for meat and poultry products. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer Sponsored…
Reconciliation Process Moving Forward, Tax Policy Questions Remain
…reconciliation bill this week, largely focusing on tax policy changes. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley said the committee did not make changes to…
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
…The American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation, and North American Meat Institute have all expressed approval for Trevino to take up the position. Trevino’s…