…says, “We see what happened with the health insurance fiasco, with the probability of having something pass diminished.” The United Fresh Produce Association notes there is a proposal to move…
Group Sues to Ban Processed Meats in CA Schools
…they say there is a recognized association between eating processed meats and developing cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The suit claims serving processed meats violates the California Educational Code, which…
Stockholders Approve Farm Credit Merger
…additional stability and gives the organization a much better chance to share earnings with their stockholders through a cash patronage program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Group Wants Congress to Cap Ag Subsidies
The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Free Markets and Regulatory Reform wrote an op-ed piece for the National Review Dot Com on agricultural subsidies. The piece by a senior research fellow…
Trump: Healthcare Reform Before Tax Reform
…to make sure the benefits of estate tax repeal aren’t undermined by eliminating or restricting the use of the stepped-up basis. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Act Immediately to Halt Canada’s Continued Disregard of Trade Obligations
…hardship and possibly force them to go out of business. In a joint letter sent today to President Trump, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the National Milk Producers Federation…
Reebok to Manufacture Shoes Made from Corn, Organic Cotton
…shoes are made with oil-based plastics. Both Nike and Adidas have similar initiatives to create sustainable and recyclable shoes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Reebok…
Chinese Authority Approves ChemChina-Syngenta Deal
…is one of three major mergers in the crop protection and seed industry, which includes the Bayer-Monsanto and Dow-DuPont merger agreements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Tractor Sales Up in March
U.S. tractor sales in March increased six percent compared to a year ago. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers released its monthly sales report this week. The report shows that for…
Senators Ask Administration to Act on Dairy Trade Barriers by Canada
…and Kristen Gillibrand, along with Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin, sent a letter to the Trump administration saying the trade barriers are hurting American dairy farmers and processors. The letter was…
World Trade Expanding Amid Deep Uncertainty
…number one customer for U.S. corn and corn-based products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: World Trade Organization Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid…
Agri View: Agricultural Equipment Sales
Everett Griner talks about agricultural equipment sales tracking agriculture in today’s Agri View. Agricultural Equipment Sales You know even the people who keep up with what goes on in the…
NFU Urging Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
…energy efficiency and community planning that protects farmland. He also noted that biofuels and increased biomass in the energy sector offer a growing market for agricultural products, creating a growth…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…support well-rounded, high academic achievers in agricultural-based fields of study. To support the State Fair Gala and Student Scholarship program, please email gala@calexpo.com. About Western Growers: Founded in 1926, Western…