The Department of Agriculture announced it will revisit the United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef, a move drawing praise from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. NCBA President Craig…
China Needs More Corn to Meet Fuel Mandate
…If so, those stocks will need replenished with fresh corn, and some analysts expect a demand boom will come in 2019. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Beef, Pork Exports Post ‘Stellar’ November
…trailing only August. For January through October, exports totaled 1.038 million metric tons, up nine percent year-over-year, valued at $5.93 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower in November
…percent. Meat prices were nearly unchanged, and dairy prices fell 4.9 percent in November, but remain 9.6 percent higher than the same time last year. From the National Association of…
State Farm Bureau Study Estimates Cost of NAFTA Withdraw
…from NAFTA “would be damaging.” Nelson points out that nearly half of the state’s agricultural exports are bound for Canada and Mexico. He calls the idea of withdrawing from NAFTA…
Western View: Identifying Fake News
…providing information. So keep a wary eye. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Look for us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
…and Washington. Last year, more than 27 million Christmas trees were sold, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. The most popular varieties were Noble and Fraser firs, and consumers…
USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…reform, possibly setting up a future battle within the next farm bill development process, which also contains food programs like SNAP. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Emphasizing Trade Expansion
Ted McKinney, the new USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, has been busy since being sworn in. He’s visited India, Brazil, Colombia, and Panama recently with the goal…
Monsanto Asks Judge to Block Arkansas Dicamba Restrictions
…buy inputs for next year. It’s also asking the judge to consider whether or not the Plant Board exceeded its authority. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexican Ambassador: 50% Chance NAFTA is Terminated
…to finance the construction. “There have been preliminary discussions on that matter and I think both sides are open,” he adds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Talks Trade with Senators
…in products to Mexico and Canada in 2015. Without NAFTA, those products would have faced an additional $3.8 billion in tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Calling for House-Passed ELD Mandate Delay
…utmost importance.” He adds that the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association appreciates that Congress recognizes the need for additional flexibility within the rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CalCom Solar Displays Energy Savings at Almond Conference
…and Construction (EPC) process for Ag operations. “We design and build solar projects to help agricultural customers offset their electrical pumping costs,” said Dupre. “We have expertise in-house here where…