…members. Over time, it is has become a tradition of the National FFA Organization to invite the sitting president to make remarks during its annual national convention and expo. Former…
Trump, China, To Talk Trade at G20
…tariffs on agricultural products “would be most welcome.” Formal talks have stalled since August as the U.S. accused China of unwilling to engage on trade issues. Source: National Association of…
USDA Announces Update to National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the first update since 2013 of the National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (PDF, 340 KB). The update culminates a yearlong…
Canada, Mexico, Want Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Lifted
…which had no tariffs on steel and aluminum.” Perdue says benefits of the agreement would be limited until the tariffs were removed. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan-EU Trade Deal to Increase Market Competition
…$1.5 billion in vegetable oil and animal fat products, of which 3.2 percent, or approximately $48 million were from the United States. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NOAA Forecasts Mild Winter
Much of the U.S. can expect a mild winter, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The agency released its seasonal outlook this week that covers December 2018…
California Judge Reduces RoundUp Damage Award
…verdict and previously asked the court to overturn the ruling, citing that the plaintiff’s attorneys relied on evidence that did not take into consideration sound scientific fact. Source: National Association…
Ag Co-ops Top List of Largest Cooperatives
Agricultural Co-ops top the nation’s list of largest cooperatives. The National Cooperative Bank this week released its annual NCB Co-op 100, listing the nation’s top 100 revenue-earning cooperative businesses. The…
NCC Says USDA Must Take Part in Regulation of Cell-Cultured Meat Products
The National Chicken Council (NCC) delivered its priorities for cell-cultured meat products as part of the first joint meeting between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food & Drug…
Crops of the Future Collaborative Funds Downy Mildew Research at UC Davis
…of the Future Collaborative investment. Matching funds are provided by a group of multi-national collaborators looking to address issues in agricultural production. “In this case, we have a consortium that’s…
Perdue Promises Five Percent Budget Cut as part of Trump Plan
…greater than the five percent target.” The five percent announcement followed reports that the government’s budget deficit has reached a six-year high. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Federal Reserve: Farm Loan Volume Increasing
…the size of loans also sharply increased the share of agricultural lending at large banks while interest rates on farm loans continued to trend upward. Source: National Association of Farm…
Bankers Expect Farmland Prices to Continue Decline
…economy is expanding outside of agriculture, “the negative impacts of tariffs and low agriculture commodity prices continue to weaken the farm sector.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EU Cleared to Start Talks on Increasing U.S. Beef Imports
…However, U.S. agriculture officials and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office maintains that agriculture, in general, will be a part of those talks. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….