Shifting trade patterns and growing feed markets are creating new export opportunities for U.S. corn co-products in the South Asian markets. Representatives from the U.S. Grains Council explored the markets…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
Plans unveiled in “The Blue Room” at 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo Top technology and agriculture companies have announced a partnership with the National FFA Organization to empower and…
Ag Committee Members Advancing Farm Bill Talks
…farm bill is expected to be completed and up for a vote sometime following the November midterm elections, as part of a busy lame-duck session. Source: National Association of Farm…
Senator Corker Has Concerns Regarding New NAFTA
…the top trade partners of the United States and provides more access to Canada’s dairy market, a top priority of the negotiation effort. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
China Ambassador to U.S. Says China Wants to Engage in Talks
China wants to end the trade war with the U.S., according to its ambassador to the United States. In an exclusive interview with National Public Radio this week, the China…
China Investment in U.S. Falling Sharply
…markets and where China is sourcing commodities such as soybeans. However, the low price of U.S. commodities is attracting other export markets. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Celebrating National Taco Day
…describe this native food. In 1964, Roberto L. Gomez established The National Taco Council, 3 years later sent a 55-pound taco to President Johnson in 19-67. Wow! I’m Cathy Isom……
Congress Could Press for NAFTA Vote This Year
…trade. A vote this year would be part of a busy lame-duck session that would include budget bills and the farm bill. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USMCA Deters China’s Efforts of FTA’s With Mexico, Canada
…deal with a “non-market” country such as China, the others can quit in six months and form their own bilateral trade pact. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USCMA: Turkey and Poultry Trade Changes with Canada
…additionally up to 1,000 metric tons of turkey products each year for the next 10 years than the current access and potentially more thereafter. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
USDA Launches Interactive Data Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis
…of October as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Approximately 72,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2017; 49,000 of those deaths involved an opioid. Many of these deaths have been…
DTN Poll: Farmers Continue Supporting Trump
…“With their support of President Trump and his farm policies, it is possible that the Republican Party will fare well this November.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Real Estate Levels Remain Near Record Highs
…farm real estate values averaged $3,140 per acre, with the leveling off in recent years coinciding with declines in farm sector income. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Most Americans Confused About GMOs
…production, despite the U.S. having the safest food supply in the world. GMO Answers conducted the survey to better understand public perceptions. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….