The latest Monterey County Crop Report that was recently released highlighted a four percent increase in the value of agricultural production in 2017. Despite certain weather and labor challenges, Monterey…
Producer Sentiment Rises Slightly in June
…the key agricultural commodities. For example, corn, soybeans, and wheat prices peaked in May before dropping somewhat in early June. Prices tumbled in mid-June when it became apparent that the…
Final Countdown for 2017 Census of Agriculture
…due from farmers back in February, but the deadline has been extended through the end of July. A press release from the National Agricultural Statistics Service says they extended the…
Agri View: California and Other State Losses in a Trade War
…continue to lose money. Look at the pork industry. From farmers to processors. That is not the only problem. If you want to count the big losses, look at California….
Mexico’s New President Wants NAFTA Deal
…interests until he takes office on December 1st, and then he’ll name his own team of experts to take over. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Too Early to Talk U.S. Withdrawal From WTO
…complaining that China hasn’t opened up its economy as it promised to do when joining the WTO back in 2001. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Anger Rises as Tariffs Take Effect
…is threatening to undermine the economic progress it worked so hard to achieve,” says Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Kansas Announces Pilot Disease Traceability Program for Cattle
…a viable end-to-end cattle disease traceability system is a top priority in the beef industry in Kansas and across the country. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Approves Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
…a voice vote. A variety of agriculture, non-agriculture, environmental, and labor interests all have come out in support of reauthorizing PRIA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
More Ag Tariffs In Place This Week
…Politico says the final list of tariffs in Canada includes a lot of U.S. agricultural products, including orange juice, maple syrup, and U.S. prepared beef products. Canada’s Foreign Minister says…
Trump Administration Drafting Bill to Pull U.S. Out of WTO?
…actually walk away from the WTO, it would undermine the entire system of trade rules agreed upon by the international community. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
N.C. Legislature Overrides Veto of Farm Protection Bill
…provision in the bill prevents soy, almond, coconut, and other plant-based milk suppliers from labeling their products “milk” in North Carolina. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Meat Companies Accused of Artificially Inflating Pork Prices
…and intend to vigorously defend this lawsuit.” A Tyson spokesman says they haven’t seen a copy of the lawsuit so they’re unable to comment on it. From the National Association…
NCBA Responds to Canada Tariff Hikes on U.S. Beef Imports
…government and the Canadian government to remember that we are allies and we rely on each other for future economic prosperity.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….