…surveyed expect the U.S. to exit the agreement, while another one-third of farmers expect the U.S. to remain in NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read…
USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…when the difference between the national all-milk price and the national average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount elected by the producer. Changes include: Calculations of…
Celebrating National Pecan Month
…Ours. April is National Pecan Month. And there are so many reasons to love this healthy, buttery-sweet snack that is full of nutritional value. While many of us may think…
DTN Poll Shows Farmers Becoming More Positive
…as DTN points out the optimism comes as farmers continue dealing with lower commodity prices, large crop estimates, and trade worries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Outline Harm from GIPSA Withdraw
…organizations have called on the Trump administration to reinstate the Farmer Fair Practices Rules. Maxwell is a former Missouri Lieutenant Governor. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration to Revise EPA CAFE Standards
…Growth Energy Monday responded saying high-octane fuels, such as ethanol blends like E25-E30, should be part of this discussion moving forward. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Dairy Export Council Seeks Market Growth in China
The U.S. Dairy Export Council Monday announced a partnership with a university in China to grow U.S. exports in China. The Council has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jiangnan…
Ag Trade Group: China Tariffs a Tax on Farmers
…in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. See the agricultural products China is imposing tariffs on HERE. (NOTE: tariffs will be 15% excepts for pork which…
China Enacts Tariffs Targeting U.S. Pork
…damaged” the multilateral trade system. China also made a World Trade Organization filing last week to seek consultations regarding the issue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
April Celebrated as National Lawn and Garden Month
…the time of the year we’ve all been waiting for. Warmer temperatures are upon us as well as the rebirth of all things lawn and garden. National Lawn and Garden…
Southwest U.S. Producers Facing an Expanding Drought
…has been almost non-existent since last fall. Arizona ranchers are concerned as poor range conditions have left their stock tanks dry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers for Free Trade Continues Ad Campaign Aimed at President Trump
…Co-Chair Max Baucus says, “China is looking to hit us where it hurts. That’s why they’re going after American ag exports.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Microsoft Working to End Broadband Gap in Rural America
…their elected officials and ask them to push the FCC for more white space access to help close the broadband gap. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups Get a Face-to-Face with USTR Negotiator
…he’s “tired of it.” He adds that the industry efforts have been “unhelpful to the administration’s trade agenda,” sources told Politico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….