…as a year ago. Meanwhile, Japan’s August chilled beef imports from the U.S. were 13,721 metric tons, up 54 percent year-over-year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump on KORUS to Lighthizer: Call Me a “Crazy Guy”
…largest U.S. agricultural export market, with beef leading the way, followed by lemons, shelled almonds, cheese, cherries and wine and beer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks to Return to Washington, D.C.
…extend into September 2018, even at the fastest pace, likely putting the potential final approval of a new NAFTA in 2019. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Automation on the Farm
Everett Griner talks about fewer people needed to farm due to automation in today’s Agri View. Automation on the Farm…
APHIS to Allow the Importation of Fresh Persimmons from New Zealand
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending its regulations to allow the importation of fresh persimmons from New Zealand into the United States….
Farmers, Ranchers Ready for Long-overdue Immigration Reform
Duvall The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Every year, farmers and ranchers face greater challenges in finding enough workers to keep their…
HungerU Displays the Role of Agriculture in Combatting Hunger
This slideshow requires JavaScript. HungerU is an initiative put on by the Farm Journal Foundation that works to raise awareness about food insecurity and hunger on universities across the United…
Farm City Newsday, Monday 10-2-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Gluten Free Wheat Near Reality
…which when paired with gluten can induce severe illness. Details of the research were published recently in the Plant Biotechnology Journal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Releases Grain Stocks Estimates
…USDA of grain supplies as of September first, which marks the end of the 2016-17 marketing year. USDA also released its Small Grains Summary Friday, with the latest estimates of…
Canada Better Positioned for NAFTA Talks Than 23 Years Ago
…The U.S. want’s Canada to change its dairy supply management system that the U.S. dairy industry says is harming U.S. producers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Member Outlines Need for Farm Bill
…month (October). Conaway has previously said that he wants to get the next farm bill on the House floor this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Ag Sets Northey, Ibach Confirmation Hearing
…deputy secretary and Indiana Agriculture Director Ted McKinney, nominated to be the first USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Soft Durum Wheat Opens Door to Expand Food Uses
Soft Svevo durum wheat growing in an Idaho field. Photo by Craig Morris. Soft Svevo, a new soft durum wheat variety developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their…