…producers to get their product into the Canadian market. “We are greatly concerned that the new pricing programs violate their trade obligations with the United States,” the letter adds. Trump…
Agri View: Pollinator Problem Worldwide
…gone worldwide. Now the United Nations is telling us that the entire world is losing its bees and other pollinators. U.N. spokesman are saying that there are 20,000 species of…
NMPF Statement in Response to Canadian Ambassador’s Comments on Dairy Trade Dispute
…trade problem for the United States. Canada’s policy change to manipulate internal prices to export more dairy ingredients globally is of great concern to other nations beyond just the United…
Certified Organic Operations Shows Continued Growth
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new data indicating the organic industry continues to grow domestically and globally, with 24,650 certified organic operations in the United States, and 37,032…
Increased Blueberry Volumes from Naturipe
Ideal growing conditions are on the rise throughout the United States and Naturipe Farms has promotable blueberry volumes available which is meeting increased consumer consumption trends and offers promotion opportunities…
Commerce Department Investigating Argentina and Indonesia Biodiesel Imports
…a complaint filed by the biodiesel industry in the United States. U.S. biodiesel industry representatives testified to the International Trade Commission last week, saying biodiesel produced in Argentina and Indonesia…
63 Indictments in Brazil Tainted Meat Scandal
…said none of the slaughter or processing facilities implicated in the Brazilian scandal had shipped meat products to the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NMPF Statement on President Trump’s Comments on Dairy Trade Dispute with Canada
…an effort to stifle competition with the United States. We have repeatedly stressed that trade must be fair and that all countries should be held accountable when they break the…
Deadline to Apply for Funding to Grow the Bioeconomy June 28th
…previously funded projects, a Cornell University project is helping teachers introduce students to the bioenergy and bioproducts systems being developed in the Northeastern United States. In November 2016, Alaska Airlines…
$6.3 Million in Funding Available for Resilient Agroecosystems-July 13 Deadline
…Area. Among previously funded projects, The Sustainable Corn.org project gathered data from 35 field sites and thousands of farmers in nine Midwestern states to create resources that ensure productivity under…
Survey Shows Farmers Concerns
A new survey by the Farmer’s Business Network shows the current concerns farmers have in the United States. The new Voice of the Farmer Report examines the state of modern…
Japan Taking Lead on TPP Without U.S.
Japan is seeking to revive the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal without the United States. President Donald Trump in January removed the U.S. from the deal that was estimated to be…
Agri View: Costly Brush Fire Disasters
…in weather disasters. For instance. How much have you heard about that series of fires that struck several mid-western states a couple of months ago. Well here is a little….
The Western View: Easter Pet Hazards
…by phone 24 hours a day. There is a fee ($49) for the service. Their phone number is 855-764-7661. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View by AgNet West….