…market is ahead into the third quarter as increased U.S. pork production is being absorbed into Asian export markets. The report on National Hog Farmer Dot Com says the industry…
Commerce Department to End Mexican Sugar Dumping
…put them out of business,” Perdue said, “but I do want them to think long and hard about the potential consequences.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dow/DuPont Merger Gets Conditional China Approval
…the deal closes. Dow and DuPont are also continuing to work to get regulatory approval for their merger from the remaining relevant jurisdictions around the globe. From the National Association…
Minnesota Court Delays Syngenta Lawsuit Hearing
…accuse Syngenta of wrecking China as an export market for U.S. corn farmers. Syngenta denies it’s caused farmers any financial losses. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Argentine Lemons Entering U.S. Market Despite Objections
…and Argentina,” said Richard Pidduck, Ventura County citrus grower and chair of the Santa Paula, California-based U.S. Citrus Science Council (USCSC). The announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
Finding a Balance for Food Labeling
Newly appointed Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue answered questions from members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. Perdue was asked about food labeling and what the new administration might do…
Organic Farmers Push for Welfare Standards Implementation
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers April 23, 2026 California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and…
TPP Nations Meet in Canada to Discuss Future of Pact
…in a “post-TPP world.” Canada’s International Trade Minister said his department is happy that talks are progressing on TPP but declined to comment on the future of the pact. From…
Monsanto Terminates Sale of Precision Planting to John Deere
…outcome as we remain confident the acquisition would have benefitted consumers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Monsanto The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto Company…
Ag Lender Survey: Farm Profitability Down, Commodity Prices Top Concern
ABA and Farmer Mac release first biannual survey of agricultural lenders Nearly 90 percent of agricultural lenders have seen an overall decline in farm profitability in the last 12 months,…
Ag Producer Sentiment Inches Higher in April
By Jim Mintert, David Widmar and Michael Langemeier Purdue University/CME Group Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. October 2015 to April 2017. Producer sentiment inched higher during April as…
2017 P.I.E. Program Tour Dates Set
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has scheduled tour dates and locations for the 2017 Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) Program. The P.I.E. program’s goal is helping U.S. cotton producers maximize production…
Brazil Looking at Tariffs on U.S. Ethanol Imports
Reuters says the Brazilian Ag Minister is asking the country’s Foreign Trade Council to impose tariffs on U.S. ethanol imports after a recent surge in shipments coming in from America….
Canada/Mexico Doing NAFTA Renegotiations “Together”
…agricultural export market for the U.S. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers April 23, 2026 California…