Members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to Taiwan’s Ambassador to the U.S. asking for the removal of import restrictions on American agricultural products, including pork. The bipartisan…
Organic Farmers Association Applauds Organic Checkoff Withdrawal
The Organic Farmers Association is happy the U.S. Department of Agriculture took action to terminate the rulemaking process to establish a mandatory national research and promotion program for organic. The…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions…
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
…Association, and Luan Richeng (right), of state-owned Chinese importer COFCO. Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers By Secretary Sonny Perdue Omaha World-Herald May 20, 2018 … Throughout my travels, I’ve…
Review Changes to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Before June 1 Deadline
…we already know what the margins were,” said Director of Economic Analysis for Western United Dairymen Annie AcMoody. Some of the changes to the program include Tier 1 increases of…
House Farm Bill Dormant Amid Immigration Dispute
…Republicans are attempting to force a vote on a proposal to protect the immigrant students without legal status, known as Dreamers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Official Hopeful by Recent Trade Advancements with China
…potential deal with China, that: “They will purchase from our great American farmers practically as much as our farmers can produce.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Promises to Buy More American Agricultural Goods
…over the weekend didn’t specify whether or not the two countries would back off on penalties already imposed relating to the administration’s steel and aluminum tariffs. From the National Association…
Administration Focusing on Good, Not Quick, NAFTA 2.0
…focused on deadlines.” Mexico’s chief negotiator says the three countries have agreed on nine of about 30 chapters in the agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
John Deere Raising Prices to Cover Steel Costs
…models. The company predicts overall sales of farm and construction equipment will increase by 33 percent this year to $33.7 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Consumers Buy More Organic in 2017
More of America’s grocery carts were filled with organic products in 2017. The Organic Trade Association’s 2018 Industry Survey shows consumers were buying everything from organic produce and organic ice…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
…of dairy’s economic engine. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) are collaborating to create the new “Got…
Farm Income, Credit, Weakening
…customer cash-flow shortages. And, despite a recent uptick in commodity prices, cash-flow shortages have reinforced concerns about liquidity in agricultural lending. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Drops Investigations, Top Market for Sorghum Reopens
…immediately, the announcement comes roughly a month before the U.S. sorghum harvest is set to begin, boding well for new-crop sales. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….