…farming is both practical and sustainable, and the answers to their questions are all common-sense.” The videos are available at AmericasTurkeyFarmers.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Applauds Trump’s USDA Rural Utility Services Administrator Selection
…act quickly in confirming other pending nominations to USDA, including the nomination of Iowa’s Bill Northey to a top USDA post. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New U.K. Trade Commissioner to Focus on North America
…as soon as the U.K. is ready. Meanwhile, in 2014, the U.K. was reported to rely on the EU for 27 percent of its food imports. From the National Association…
January Ag Economy Barometer Results
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer turned higher for January, showing some optimism among farmers and ranchers. After trending lower in late 2017, the monthly survey of 400 agricultural…
Rural Mainstreet Index Declines
…say they are concerned about trade, specifically the North American Free Trade Agreement, and the continued low commodity prices impacting farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
AFIA Calls FDA to Streamline Animal Feed Regulations
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is calling upon the Food and Drug Administration to consider streamlining or removing several federal regulations and recordkeeping requirements that are unclear, duplicative, antiquated…
Farmers National Company Reports Increase in Land Listings, Price
…less available funds for farmers to purchase land. Farmers National Company is proclaimed as the nation’s leading agricultural landowner services company. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
ADM, Bungee Talks Advancing
…grain prices. As of Friday, Bunge had a market value of about $11 billion, while ADM was valued at $23 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Toughens NAFTA Stance
…that does not include the U.S., Canada dairy groups say they’ve “had enough” and won’t give up further ground in NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Australia Touts Benefits of U.S. Re-joining TPP
…agreement would be a boon for U.S. agricultural exports at an estimated $4.4 billion increase per-year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Conaway Wants Cotton and Dairy Fix on Any Must-Pass Bill
…Senate Ag Chair Pat Roberts would like to bring up the bill in March, but that it probably won’t be ready. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Scholarships Now Available
Four Scholarship Awards Offered to Sacramento County Students The Sacramento County Farm Bureau (SCFB) Foundation for Agricultural Education and Sacramento County Young Farmers & Ranchers are pleased to once again…
Few Moments Wasted as Thousands Make Memories at Cattle Industry Convention
…floor and outside space. Holding business meetings at the event were the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, American National CattleWomen, CattleFax and the National Cattlemen’s…
Ag Lending and Interest Expense Increasing for Farmers
…still low for both real estate and non-real estate loans, staying near two percent in the third quarter of last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….