The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Katherine Tai as the next U.S. Trade Representative. It marks the first time that a woman of color will take the position as the…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…Farmer Cooperatives, American Farmland Trust, and National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Lawmakers are at work considering provisions of the budget for the fiscal year 2022. The coalition wants…
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…Wyant noted, “we can bring that trust and get it out into the broader ag community and really help folks understand what we bring is real and what we bring…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting strong growth in U.S. agricultural exports over the coming decade. Information from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) showed a projected increase of…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…exports this year. Animal protein exports are expected to do well in 2021, with beef and pork being the largest beneficiaries of a weaker U.S. dollar. With U.S. cotton heavily…
Week in Review: Snow and Water Levels Nowhere Near Average, Ag Burning to End
…San Joaquin Valley. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have bred a new walnut variety for California growers. California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year, with…
Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place
With the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalizing leadership positions, assistance for producers affected by COVID should be on the way soon. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…Produce Marketing Association (PMA), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and National Cotton Council. “For any incentive program to be meaningful, it has to be simple, transparent and provide tangible, immediate benefits,”…
California Producers Already Meet Many Benchmarks of Cotton Trust Protocol
California producers are being encouraged to learn more about the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and the value it can provide. Chairman of the American Cotton Producers of the National Cotton Council, Mark…
Goal® 2XL and GoalTender® now exclusively from Nufarm
…cotton, grapes, tree fruit, onions, and many vegetables to keep weeds clear for months. Goal 2XL and GoalTender herbicides add depth and choice for customers, joining existing Nufarm burndown solutions…
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year. The National Cotton Council (NCC) announced its projections at its recent Annual Meeting. California is forecasted to experience an overall…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
…said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “During the Ag Committee’s consideration of their portion of the bill there was one amendment that was approved…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Jody Campiche provided some insight on the outlook for U.S. cotton. “When combining the trade changes of other countries, U.S. exports are projected to drop…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that the deadline to enroll in risk and price loss coverage programs is approaching. Farm Service Agency (FSA) is encouraging farmers to enroll…