…producers making decisions on the research and funding priorities. While the California Beef Council is already involved in research, promotion and educational activities, a California Cattle Council would take a…
House Expects Farm Bill Vote on Friday
…says the most controversial amendment that’ll be discussed makes changes to the national sugar program. The House Rules Committee didn’t agree to allow consideration of some of the more controversial…
NAFTA 2.0 Likely Not Done This Year
…Politico. Negotiators are working to wrap up chapters tied to the modernization of the agreement, which includes topics like the environment, energy, and financial services. From the National Association of…
Cargill Survey: Consumers Believe Their Food is Safe
…steak, getting 42 percent of the vote as the favorite grilling item. You can find a full summary of findings here. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Crop Prospects
…you could expect. Essentially, it said more cotton, less peanuts. No indication of corn or soybeans. A lot of both are grown in the Southeast. There is a lot of…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…Calif. 16. National Swine Registry, West Lafayette, Ind. 17. Quatrefoil Skincare, LLC, Madison, Wis. 18. Seven Hills Food Co., Lynchburg, Va. 19. Shaffer Genetics, Albany, Ind. 20. That Crazy Bee…
Cotton Producers Reminded of May 31 CGCS Deadline
Cotton producers are being reminded that sign-up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program now runs until May 31, 2018. Under the program, which…
USTR To Review Thailand’s GSP Trade Benefits
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has agreed with a request from the National Pork Producers Council to review Thailand’s eligibility for the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences…
Celebrating National Walnut Day
Continuing the National Holiday of foods, Cathy Isom has us recognizing a nutty holiday. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Every year on May 17th, America recognizes the…
Senate Farm Bill Markup Expected Soon
…the House have refused to support the Republican-led effort in the chamber because of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
…with others this week. Dan Ujczo, an international trade lawyer, told Politico that to reach an agreement, negotiators may have to concede to a “skinny NAFTA,” one without addressing key…
Cargill Still Concerned About Likelihood of Trade War
…The hearings this week come as officials from China and the U.S. are holding meetings in Washington, D.C. to discuss trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Controlled Environment Ag Growing
…high rates according to the report, partially due to the price premiums and significantly higher yields that technology, such as hydroponics, provides. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Equipment Groups Release Policy Survey Results
…of dealers said the tariffs would negatively impact the economy as compared to 62 percent of manufacturers who said the same. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….