…to pay for a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, estimated to be worth billions of dollars. The tax would presumably apply to agricultural products, including fruits and vegetables…
40 Percent of Farms Managed by Multiple Operators
…all multiple-operator farms, were multiple-generation farms, with at least 20 years’ difference between the ages of the oldest and youngest operators. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bird Flu Fears Growing
…strains recorded in birds at any one time, now there is at least half a dozen, which is prompting the fears. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…director of agricultural affairs for the Almond Board of California, said concerns arise each year about whether there will be enough bees. Speaking at an Almond Board-led workshop in Woodland…
Americans to Eat 1.33 Billion Chicken Wings
…while down south in Falcons country they eat 13 percent more than other regions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Chicken Council Americans will consume…
Japan Hesitant to Invite China into TPP
…summit in March to discuss how the deal can move forward, which won’t happen after U.S. withdrawal without changing the rules of the deal. From the National Association of Farm…
Cattlemen Applaud Death Tax Repeal Legislation
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattlemen Hail Introduction of Legislation to Repeal Death Tax The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association today applauded the introduction of bipartisan…
Dicamba Herbicide Lawsuit Cites Endangered Species Concerns
…Act. XtendiMax is designed to be used on soybean and cotton plants that have been genetically engineered to resist the herbicide. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
GIPSA Proposals Delayed 60 Days
…for farmers who may have been retaliated against by meatpackers, especially contract poultry growers. Several major Ag groups against the new rules include the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Pork…
Bill Would Move H2A Program to USDA
…has a large number of dairy farms. Collins is one of the closest allies on Capitol Hill of President Donald Trump. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NRCS California Offers Post-Flood Assistance
…provide long-term support to repair erosion on agricultural lands such as gullies, streams, or hillsides. NRCS takes applications on an ongoing basis throughout the year and encourage interested landowners to…
Perdue Confirmation Hearing Not Set
…nuts, produce, and alcohol, in addition to industrial supplies, pet food, and cosmetics. He’s also owned several grain-and-feed-processing and transportation companies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Ag Group Signs $300 Million Algeria Deal
An Algerian company recently signed a deal with an American farm group to set up $300 million in agricultural projects in the country. Algeria’s Ag Minister says the north African…
DuPont Expects Merger Delays with Dow
…down for the first quarter of this year, partly due to a 15 cents per share expense related to the merger. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….