…continues its mission of helping agricultural producers feed, fuel, and clothe the world, effective communication with Congress is a key element. Ken Barbic will bring a combination of an agricultural…
California Industry Aggressively Confronting Sticky Cotton
Confronting sticky cotton is one of the major areas of focus for the California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association (CCGGA). On April 25 the association held their annual Sticky Cotton…
Almond Update: Continued Almond Growth in 2017 Acreage Report
There were no real surprises in the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s 2017 Almond Acreage Report. The report showed continued almond growth with a 7% increase overall from 2016 to 2017…
Trump Says NAFTA Talks Are “Doing Nicely”
…topic areas that are ready for the ministers to review. However, there are still some sticky issues left to deal with. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NFU Board of Directors Opposes Current House Farm Bill
…dairy farmers provided enhanced price supports and a mechanism in place that manages our nation’s milk inventories to meet market demand. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm State Senators Worry About Trade During Hearing
…China in a few days to hopefully negotiate a deal to help both countries avoid slapping tariffs on each other’s goods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Commemorates First Year at USDA
…video(below). In his first year, Secretary Perdue and the USDA team made breakthroughs in agricultural trade, moved to reduce burdensome regulations, responded to natural disasters, and battled through the worst…
Agricultural Broadband Bill Important Milestone, Farm Bureau Says
The Senate Commerce Committee approved S. 2343, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. The bipartisan bill is an important milestone in delivering broadband service crucial to the operation of…
National FFA Presents Bill to Amend Federal Charter on House Floor
…agricultural education continue to have in our nation’s education system. With its three integral components – classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experiences and FFA – the agricultural education model continues to…
USDA Under Secretary Ted McKinney meets with California Agricultural Trade Groups
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney met with California agricultural trade stakeholders to discuss foreign market opportunities and trade issues. California is the largest agricultural…
EPA Administrator Faces “Watershed” Moment
…report says an anonymous White House source says the administration may have told conservative lawmakers not to defend Pruitt too stridently. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Sorghum Prices Falls Three Times Lower After China Tariff Announcement
…market because of strong Chinese demand. Where excess supplies head now isn’t certain, but Ludington says Mexico is one potential destination. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers for Free Trade Report Highlights Damage from Chinese Retaliation
…to develop can vanish overnight. Farmers for Free Trade is a bipartisan campaign to rebuild support for trade at the grassroots level. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
NAFTA Ministers Back in Washington D.C. After Short Turnaround
…a deal done as soon as possible. The quicker it happens, the better the chance of getting an updated pact through Congress this year. From the National Association of Farm…