…this week, highlighting the economic benefits of the deal, particularly for the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. The group, led by Colorado Republican Cory Gardner, says modernizing the deal would be…
Commerce Secretary Ross: NAFTA Talks Far from Over
…there’s speculation that the bid to salvage the free-trade pact will continue beyond an end of March deadline, which was set to avoid Mexico’s presidential race. From the National Association…
Agri View: Banner Pecan Nut Year
…Things were not that bad in the western states. Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas. They had a very productive season. But, this report is about the growth of pecan…
USDA Launches MARS
Delivering Market Data to Agricultural Producers Around the Globe Faster and Easier The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the launch of a new electronic data…
Dairymen Petition for Emergency Hearing on Pricing
California dairy groups filed a petition with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) asking for an emergency hearing regarding prices. The petition was filed by Western United Dairymen…
Former AFBF Lobbyist Takes Syngenta Job
…corn, soybean and livestock production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from Syngenta-U.S.: Mary Kay Thatcher to join Syngenta Federal Government Relations Farm policy expert joins Syngenta…
Generation Z Emerging as Food Influencers
…without the internet also seeks personalization and engagement, with functionality like portable foods to meet the needs of their busy lives. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EU Delays Ruling on Bayer-Monsanto Merger, Again
…back to March 5th from late January. Bayer had initially hoped to wrap up the deal by the end of 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
State Ag Officials Set 2018 Policy Priorities
…the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries and directors of the departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Ag Democrat: No Farm Bill Better than Bad Farm Bill
…is expected to need Democratic votes to pass the farm bill this year because conservative Republicans are unlikely to support it. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CFBF Advocates for Reasonable Regulation
The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) supports a program of reasonable regulation the legislative deadline approaches. While appreciating the importance of safety and health in agricultural production, CFBF advocates for…
International Agri-Center Prepares For 51st World Ag Expo®
International Agri-Center® to hold its 51st World Ag Expo® farm show on February 13-15, 2018 The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo® boasts more than 1,500…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-30-18
…the news on the morning before the President’s first state of the union address and biostimulants get the floor at the American Seed Trade Association’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Convention….
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
…the event provides “an opportunity to showcase the U.S. agricultural model for industry leaders from across the globe.” Seng called Perdue a “champion for trade,” who can provide his insights…