…this year, along with the Mexico dairy industry, called on negotiators to address Canada’s policy that they say hinder free trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Has First NAFTA Finalization Target
…have the deal ready to sign, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer would have to reach a deal in December and publish the text in January. From the National Association of…
Cap and Trade Funding for Agriculture
…senators and assemblymen, along with industry groups such as the Western Agricultural Processors Association played an important role in helping craft language to ensure the ag industry would receive financial…
Best Breeds for Livestock Guard Dogs
…could care less about people. The key to finding these breeds depends on how you do your homework. The best places to start are breed association websites, which can provide…
Trade Mission to Brazil Affect Ethanol Import Tariff?
…Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to press the Brazilians to end the renewed tariff on ethanol imports over a 158-million-gallon annual quota. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Zealand Triples U.S. DDGS Purchases
…growth. A spokesperson with USGC says: “We expect to see strong demand for U.S. DDGS into this market in coming years.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Mainstreet Index Lower
…University, surveys bank CEO’s in ten Midwestern states. Overall, the index, which ranges between and 100, slumped to 39.6, its lowest level since December 2016, and down from 42.2 in…
Trade Officials Talks KORUS
…agreement a “horrible” trade deal. However, Trump also met with South Korea’s President last week and said they would “try and straighten out” the pact. From the National Association of…
Froman Says NAFTA Withdraw a Very Real Prospect
…worth billions of dollars in exports to U.S. agriculture, and a withdraw from the agreement would put those exports in jeopardy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2017 California Prune Harvest Returns to Typical Levels
The 2017 California prune harvest is projected to reach 105,000 tons (95,254 metric tonnes), according to forecasts by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Agricultural Statistics…
NOW Damage Bigger Issue Than Growers Think
…reducing their overall numbers. Another issue relates to the reports coming from processors regarding the percent of NOW damage. When growers get the report back from processors indicating some degree…
The Western View: Weather, Rain or Drought Ahead
…of moisture. That sounds about right … that’s what my arthritic old bones are saying. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine…
Margin Protection Crop Insurance Decision Due
…with the current A-R-P, or Area Revenue Protection, crop insurance plan. University of Illinois Agricultural Economist Gary Schnitkey says while there is difference the one of note is the price…
Above Normal Temperatures Through the End of 2017
…and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is equally split between normal, above normal, and below normal chances for precipitation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….