…Sheep Industry Association says work in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service has been “vital in the expansion of American wool exports.” China remains the top export…
Pilot Program Gives Canada Beef and Pork Exports Expanded Access to China
…until now have been limited to frozen boneless beef, with bone-in access approved last year, subject to setting up documentation requirements. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says China represents “massive potential”…
USDA Ends Prevented Planting +10 Percent Option
…coverage factors for some crops last spring, which included lowering the coverage factor for corn from 60 percent to 55 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bill Coming Early Next Year
…fall. Conaway said in August that he expected the farm bill to be ready for a House vote in early 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Corn Market May Need Disruption
…able to maintain our markets as trade agreements potentially fall away could be hard and have a bad impact on prices.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cargill Launches Fedbytrade Campaign
…to know how many hits agriculture has to take before Washington realizes that trade hostility is affecting farmers and rural livelihoods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mend, Don’t End NAFTA
…asking the president not to follow through on a threat to walk away from the trade deal, which is vital to the agricultural economy. Mulhern wrote in the piece that,…
Antibiotic Use in Livestock Drops
…the progress is heavily influenced by the changes already made in the chicken industry, but also says the beef and pork industries are lagging behind. From the National Association of…
Coalition Wants Injunction Against CA Glyphosate-Label Requirement
The National Association of Wheat Growers led a coalition of ag groups asking for a court mandate to stop California’s new labeling requirements for glyphosate. The groups are citing irreparable…
Canadian Ambassador Optimistic on NAFTA Negotiations
…industry less competitive,” he adds. Negotiators have scheduled March as the target date because of Mexico’s presidential election on July 1. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Can Corn and Oil Live Together?
…some administrative actions available to help refiners cut some of the costs they face to stay in compliance with the RFS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Duvall Appointed to White House Trade Advisory Committee
…look forward to taking a seat at the table on behalf of America’s farmers and ranchers as we look to further our agricultural trade opportunities. We must keep building on…
APHIS Wildlife Services to Begin Field Trials on Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…human health. More than 6 million feral swine are located in at least 35 states across the United States. Their damages to agricultural crops alone are estimated at $190 million…
Bayer, Luke Bryan, Celebrate Successful Feeding Campaign
…thanks to Luke Bryan and his fans, calling the campaign a huge success. To learn more about the campaign visit www.herestothefarmer.com. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….