…are getting away with it because of inaction by the agency. It’s a matter of fairness to the farmers and dairy producers and processors,” Baldwin stated. Baldwin had recently introduced…
CCM Ramping Up Political Efforts on Behalf of Citrus Growers
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) has recently been ramping up its political efforts on behalf of California citrus growers. The association has been advocating and engaging political leaders on a multitude…
Lighthizer: NAFTA Deal Needed within the Next Few Weeks
…during a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event earlier this week before jetting off to China to discuss trade issues between China and the United States. From the National Association of…
Dairy MPP Enrollment Deadline a Month Away
…also announced that dairy producers can participate in either MPP or the Livestock Gross Margin program for dairy, but not both. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Congress to Study Ways to Reduce Food Waste
…are wasting food at a time when 50 million other Americans don’t always know where their next meal will come from. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
First Insurance Service for Indoor Farmers Launched
…conducted last year, there were 15 commercial-scale vertical farms and rooftop greenhouses in the U.S. in spring 2015. By spring 2017, there were 56. From the National Association of Farm…
Trump Tariffs Impacting Manufactures, Ag and Beer Makers
…tariff. As trade negotiations are ongoing, the organization says it is calling for a “fair and transparent pricing system for aluminum.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Highlighting the Importance of Foreign Markets to California
…discussion in trade, which has kind of been a little frustrating for California farmers, it’s really been focused on Midwestern crops,” said CFBF President Jamie Johansson, “and this is a…
Rabobank: Corn Prices Could Exceed $4 a Bushel
…will remain near to or exceed $4 per bushel through December, and 2018/19 corn has a 24 percent chance of sustaining greater than $4.70 per bushel. From the National Association…
Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Slips in April Report
…agriculture sector, along with a decline in their expectations for future economic conditions. Respondents indicated they are becoming more pessimistic about agricultural trade, citing the declining price expectations for soybeans….
Nothing New on NAFTA as Trump Extends Tariff Exemptions
…States has threatened to impose. Trump also granted an exemption to South Korea as part of the revised Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, known as KORUS. From the National Association of…
USDA Celebrates World Trade Month
The Department of Agriculture is celebrating May as World Trade Month. In doing so, the department is highlighting its success and commitment to expanding trade of agricultural exports. Agriculture Secretary…
Building Naming Ceremony Celebrates ‘Father’ of Fresno State Viticulture, Enology
…and family. The event began with presentations from Dr. Sandra Witte, dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, and Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro. They shared…
NAFTA Negotiations Continue Next Week
…and intellectual property remain unresolved, according to The Canadian Press. Still, all sides appear positive an agreement will be reached soon. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….