…that is putting U.S. agriculture “in the crosshairs.” Meanwhile, the U.S. Grains Council noted the importance of Mexico to U.S. farmers in a statement by CEO Tom Sleight. Mexico is…
China Grain Imports Plunge Amidst Tariffs
…from the U.S., including staple imports of pork and soybeans. Meanwhile, China has begun importing pork from Chili and the European Union. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S./China Trade Talks Draw a Blank
…the European Union and Japan to discuss joint efforts to confront China at the World Trade Organization over its industrial subsidies and conduct of its state-owned enterprises. Source: National Association…
Bayer CEO Says Monsanto Merger Still a Win-Win
…say Bayer could still face as much as $5 billion in costs linked to cases involving glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Memphis Meats, NAMI Want Joint Regulation of Cell-Based Meat
…of the term ‘meat,’ but the commitment to come to the table to propose solutions is a step in the right direction.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Three More States Enter WOTUS Court Battle
…stay the injunction that essentially makes WOTUS the law of the land in 26 states, at least until the appeal is heard. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Blueberries – An Expanding Crop
…That soil did not accommodate crops like corn, cotton, and peanuts. So, it grew pine trees. Now, as it turns out, that soil is just what blueberries need. The winter…
USDA Payments Expected After Labor Day
…Management and Budget. Preliminary reports suggest the proposed payment rate for soybeans would be $1.65 per bushel, while corn growers would get only one cent per bushel. Source: National Association…
Canada Next for NAFTA
…outstanding issues to resolve, quickly, if the Mexican official is correct. Those issues include dairy access and approval of certain U.S.-Mexico provisions. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China, U.S. Trade War Deepens with More Tariffs
…Still, Moody’s Investors Service expects tensions between the U.S. and China to worsen this year, with most of the impact of trade restrictions to be felt in 2019. Source: National…
8,000 Glyphosate Lawsuits Await Bayer
…jury’s verdict is the opposite of science-based conclusions of regulators and the company will “vigorously defend this case and all upcoming cases.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: End Daylight Saving Time
…It is an option. At least 2 more of our western states are considering dropping it for the convenience of everybody, but especially farmers. A national poll showed that over…
Celebrating National Peach Pie Day
…Ours. Celebrating National Peach Pie Day Grab your forks, some cool whip, and perhaps some vanilla ice cream, because today is National Peach Pie Day! A serving of peach pie…
USDA Expected to Announce Trade Relief Package Friday
…proposed payment rates are subject to change as the plan is under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….