…make any changes to U.S. mill use, or exports for the 2019 crop year. Exports are currently projected at 16.5 million bales for 2019,” Campiche noted. “Export sales have been very…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…ag exports and gross domestic product at a time when the ag economy sorely needs a boost.” Food and agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico amounted to more than $39.7…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…deal early in the new year,” said Ben Scholz, President of the National Association of Wheat Growers. USMCA is projected to increase American agricultural exports by $2 billion, which is…
Ban of Chlorpyrifos Products Continues to Expand
The effort to ban the use of chlorpyrifos products in agriculture continues to expand. Other states are following California’s example in prohibiting the use of Chlorpyrifos in agricultural production. The…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved an additional $19.6 million in funding for more agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF)…
Trump Administration Taking on New Trade Front
…which is not good for our farmers.” There is some concern that the increase could exacerbate the issue, increasing the attractiveness of agricultural products from both countries. President Trump also…
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
…of tools and technologies to boost conservation on agricultural lands. “We are funding innovation,” said NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr. “These projects are tackling some of our most critical challenges head…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 2
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Groups Respond to China Phase One Trade News
…development is welcome news. We appreciate the administration’s initiative and look forward to further progress toward resolving this trade battle. China went from the second-largest market for U.S. agricultural products…
Researchers Fortify Queen of the Forages with Disease Defense
…genetically resistant alfalfa varieties available to farmers. Now, a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS), University of Minnesota (UM) and Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (DDPSC) scientists is exploring a…
‘Very Large’ Chinese Trade Agreement Reached
…had been reached via Twitter, which will include “massive purchases” of American agricultural products. The U.S. will be canceling a scheduled increase in tariffs while maintaining a 25 percent tariff…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
…experts from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service evaluate and select a combination of new and growing markets that offer the best prospects for U.S. agricultural farm and food exports. McKinney highlighted…
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
…plant species to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. The program has 22 million acres enrolled, but with the 2018 Farm…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
…would improve agricultural visa programs and accommodate immigrant agricultural employees already in the United States, while enhancing border security. “Though we’re heartened by the House vote, we realize there’s a…