The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) held their national convention last month where NCBA President, and Monterey County Rancher, Kevin Kester explained some of the most significant issues that the…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…county office. To find your local FSA county office, visit the USDA’s new website: https://www.farmers.gov/. NCC Applauds Secretary Perdue for Ginning Cost Share Program The National Cotton Council (NCC) greatly…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
…Ours. Every year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates March as National Nutrition Month®. It’s a way to inform and educate the public on the importance of making informed…
WTO Worried About Trade Wars Resulting from Trump Tariffs
…decision to condemn a policy move like this doesn’t happen very often, which means Azevedo is clearly concerned about the situation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
European Union Will Hit Back Against U.S. Tariffs
…at the source and by working directly with the countries involved. “The go-it-alone action by the U.S. will not help,” she added. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Agri View: Water Wars Coming to Close
…longest, the federal court has decided that the New Mexico ranchers have a right to the water in the Lincoln National Forest to water their livestock. Their legal struggle was…
Senate Confirms Key USTR Nominees
…of the U.S. cotton industry, the Memphis-based National Cotton Council has a mission of ensuring the ability of all industry segments to compete effectively and profitably in the raw cotton,…
USTR Wants Renewal of Trade-Promotion Authority
…to reviewing how the administration conducts itself on trade in the months ahead and hearing how the administration plans to use fast-track authority. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
EPA Unresponsive to Letter on RIN Prices
…would be harmed if the RFS is undermined.” EPA found that refiners recovered the cost of RINs in the prices they get for their products. From the National Association of…
Perdue Reaffirms Support for Ethanol, RFS
…policies in this country that would diminish demand, undermine the RFS, and are harmful to our agriculture producers. I will not.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups Concerned About Trade Retaliation
U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers were both very disappointed in the Trump Administration’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. A statement says…
Trump Will Impose New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
…somewhat, the tariffs remind people on both sides of the border about lingering tensions as the countries continue to participate in NAFTA negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
2018 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow Named
Recipients recognized as leaders of the next generation of American pig farmers The National Pork Board announced that Adam Krause from South Dakota and Emma Lasco and Christine Snowden, both…
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
…spread. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. Whether you prefer it smooth and creamy, natural or extra chunky, chances are…