…on citrus fruits, apples, cherries, and other crops. Dow, the maker of the product, did not immediately respond to the news. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Russia Extends Ban on U.S. and E.U. Produce
…sanctions against Russia through January 31st. The ban applies to fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other agricultural products from a list of countries that put trade penalties in place because of…
Amazon Food Stamp Policy Ruffling Feathers
…rules are understood to mean that retailers can neither discriminate against SNAP recipients or give them preferential treatment and special programs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pork Wants U.S. Bilateral Trade Deal with Japan
…purchased $1.6 billion in U.S. pork. Demand is very strong in spite of tariffs and other measures that limit market access. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico is No Longer Top Buyer for U.S. Corn
…for the National Corn Growers Association, says the sluggish pace of U.S. corn shipments to Mexico shows the trade relationship may be at risk. “They’re preparing a Plan B,” she…
Humiston Stressed Value, Infrastructure to House Ag
…value of agricultural research and innovation, along with the importance of the infrastructure itself. Humiston talking with AgNet West about her House Ag Committee experience. “We’ve got studies showing that…
Rabobank Issues Report on Declining Wheat Acres
…quality issues, both hard red wheat prices and spreads between U.S. wheat classes are likely to be wider and more volatile in the future. From the National Association of Farm…
Brazil Delays Decision on Ethanol Import Tariff
…the issue and they appreciate Brazil giving thoughtful consideration to the issue and how it will affect both countries’ industries and the global fuel supply. From the National Association of…
Optimism Returning to the Ag Producers Barometer
…yields in 2016. Production costs also dropped from the previous year, as did many farmland rental rates. Read the full report. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups React to RFS Volumes for 2018
Some advanced biofuels were cut when the Environmental Protection Agency released its proposed renewable fuels volumes for 2018. The American Soybean Association wasn’t pleased with the lack of growth proposed…
RFS Pulls Back on Some Biofuels
…the EPA will accept comments on its current proposals until November 30th, analyze them, and come up with a final rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
‘Worst is Over’ for Snow-Melt, Officials Say
…than what we’re seeing today.” The flooding along the Kings River caused minimal agricultural damage, Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes said, adding, “unless it is your place. Then, it is…
Heat Illness Prevention In California
The California Farm Bureau is reminding farmers around the state about the dangers involved when temperatures reach triple digits. Agricultural employers should be aware of the best practices to ensure…
Retailers Expect Growth in Precision Farming
…the study is predicting a revenue drop of at least two percent, the lowest number of dealers in the study’s history. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….