…and Pig Report on March 29 will give a clearer picture of farrowing intentions over the next two quarters of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Celebrating National Meatball Day
…9th is National Meatball Day. This unofficial food holiday is a perfect way to celebrate the little orbs of meat that makes so many dishes special. Whether you like them…
USDA Report Indicates Increased Corn Demand
…at 1.034 billion bushels. The average wheat price for the 2017-18 crop was bumped up 5 cents to $4.65 a bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Roberts: Senate Farm Bill Work Scheduled Next Month
…could be negated by the tariffs and a trade war, further harming U.S. farmers and ranchers at an already critical time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Leaves U.S. Behind
…of the world’s largest trade agreements. The trade agreement would have been worth roughly $4 billion a year for U.S. agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Staying Calm and Constructive Amidst Trade Talks
…if warranted. Another trade official from Canada says “it’s pointless” to talk publicly about retaliation measures “until you have to act.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Unveils Steel and Aluminum Tariff Plan
…ways to address the so-called national security concerns Trump is citing, implying nations can negotiate trade agreements with the U.S. to squash the tariffs. From the National Association of Farm…
Celebrating National Flour Month
…it is not as well known as some of the other significant food holidays, March bears another significant honor — National Flour Month. When it comes to cooking or baking,…
Bayer in Exclusive Talks With BASF to Sell Vegetable Seed Business
…Bayer’s LibertyLink technology for herbicide tolerance, and essentially all of the company’s field-crop seed businesses, and related research and development capabilities. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
South Korea Forming Response team to U.S. Trade Protectionism
…by lemons, shelled almonds, cheese, cherries and wine and beer. Korea was also a top market for U.S. corn in the last marketing year. From the National Association of Farm…
Coalition Formed to Fight Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Industry and agriculture groups have formed a coalition to address the proposed steel and aluminum tariffs by President Donald Trump. The National Foreign Trade Council announced formation of the Alliance…
Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China
…between Chinese goods imported to the U.S. and American goods exported to China last year reached $375.2 billion, an eight percent jump from $347 billion in 2016. From the National…
Celebrating National Celery Month
Cathy Isom has us celebrating a vegetable that’s also known as one of the world’s healthiest foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. March is National Celery Month….
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
…hold a special election in November for Cochran’s Senate seat, along with a normal election for the state’s other Senate seat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….