…are evidence of the USDA’s sharp focus on trade, which is shared by the Council’s members, delegates, and staff in attendance.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
South Korea Driving Recent Surge in U.S. Beef/Pork Exports
…metric tons in 2017. Those pork exports were valued at $475 million, up 30 percent year-over-year and the second-highest on record. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Budget Proposal Considered “DOA”
…and $13 billion from streamlining conservation payments. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image credit: 2018 US federal budget cover/By Office of Management and Budget [Public domain],…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate
Ten Republicans, Ten Democrats Join Together As Initial Co-Sponsors on Fischer-Donnelly FARM Act The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate that…
USDA: Pesticide Residue Levels Show No Risk to Consumers
…and Drug Administration and the EPA would be notified of a residue test that could potentially pose a significant health risk. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Sorghum Producers Look into Chinese Anti-Dumping Investigation
The National Sorghum Producers are looking at how to respond to China’s announcement of anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigations into imports of U.S. sorghum. China’s Ministry of Commerce made the…
Canada: 73 Percent of U.S. Milk Price is Subsidized
…of Canada. However, he also says it’s important to remember that there is probably some truth to the report as well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Pine Beetle Outbreak
…an outbreak in Mississippi. The tiny little bug will attack in great numbers. Although they do more damage in our national forest land, they cost more to private landowners. They…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…FFA at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. “The agriculture community is a small, tight-knit community,” said Woolf.” Participating in the agriculture program at North High School has given…
Celebrating National Plum Pudding Day
…of Ours. Today is National Plum Pudding Day, and what better way to celebrate then by learning more about this delicious dessert. Plum Pudding, also known as Christmas pudding, is…
Tyson: Higher Freight Costs Will Push Up Consumer Prices
…higher pricing.” Hayes says passing the cost through is something they have to do and ultimately, the consumer is going to pay for it at some point. From the National…
Canada Says Serious Challenges Remain in NAFTA Talks
…as a sunset clause that would allow any of the three parties to walk away from the deal after five years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Foreign Competitors Increasing Spending on Ag Exports
…their spending on ag export promotion while China and Brazil have tripled their investment. Tom Sleight, U.S. Grains Council CEO, says increasing competition is one reason why organizations that participate…
What the Budget Bill Means for Farmers and Ranchers
…livestock because of wildfires and hurricanes last year. Politico says America’s dairy and cotton producers also have been looking for subsidy increases because of a serious economic downturn. The bill…