…negative changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the Department of Agriculture forecast of a decline in 2018 net farm profits. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump’s EO on Reducing Poverty Promotes Economic Independence
…a reality. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that include the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program…
NCBA Files Comments for Regulating Fake Meat
This week the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) submitted official comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) outlining key principles for the regulation of fake meat products. The comments…
China Files WTO Complaint, Pledges to Lower Some Tariffs
…the two nations will reach a mutually beneficial agreement, while Chinese officials recently said negotiations would be impossible under “current circumstances.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade War Help for Farmers: All Options on the Table
…better off than they ever were,” but offered a vague timeline of when that help may arrive for farmers and ranchers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
GOA Issues Report on Cattle Markets
…competition levels among packers that slaughter and process fed cattle did not appear to affect the national price changes in the fed cattle market in 2015 but that areas of…
Farm Groups Want Farm Bill to Address Farmer Suicides
A group of farm organizations led by the National Farmers Union are urging Congress to address farmer suicide rates in the next farm bill. The Coalition of 35 farm groups…
NAFTA Talks Progressing
…talks continue this week. However, there still appears to be little movement on dairy trade issues between the U.S. and Canada, thus far. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Agri View: Cattle Trade
…get involved in the TPP International Trade Pact or not. But presently, our President has withdrawn us completely. Let’s see, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Canada, and Hong Kong are some…
USDA to Immediately Assist Producers for Qualifying Livestock, Honeybee and Farm-raised Fish Program Losses
…by natural disasters. As sign-ups across the country are completed, additional applications will be funded. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the United States was impacted…
Marfrig Becomes World’s 2nd Largest Beef Processor
…will hold the remaining 3 percent. The minority shareholders have committed to maintain their shares in National Beef for a minimum of five years. National Beef will remain under the…
Trump Acknowledges Ag Pain Due to Tariff Talk
…world, including China. The Chinese commerce ministry says it doesn’t want a trade war “but we aren’t afraid of fighting one.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Not Ruling Out Quick NAFTA Result
…told Reuters the U.S. has shown some flexibility in the rules-of-origin discussions, and the three countries are now looking at alternatives. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The U.S. Calls For Additional $100 Billion In New Tariffs on Chinese Goods
…take effect right away. Trade Adviser Robert Kudlow and other officials spent multiple days trying to quiet fears of a possible trade war with China. From the National Association of…