…Agricultural Marketing Service’s process to withdraw the rule after many groups, including the Humane Society of the United States, filed lawsuits claiming USDA did not follow proper rulemaking procedures. The…
Ag Bankers Report Shows Increase in Lending
Agricultural lending from U.S. banks increased nearly six percent in 2017, according to a new report by the American Bankers Association. Ag lending increased $5.9 billion to $106 billion last…
Ag Economy Barometer Results for March
…in the survey were concerned a trade war would negatively impact agricultural exports, as seen with the recent China tariffs. Regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement, one-third of farmers…
USDA Highlights Feedback from Stakeholders in Review of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) submitted a Report to Congress that reviews the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) Program and includes feedback from a broad range…
Spending Plan Approved for Agricultural Equipment
After six months of negotiation, the California Air Resources Board approved a spending plan for agricultural equipment at a recent hearing in Riverside. The $135 million in funding will relieve…
Farmers Outline Harm from GIPSA Withdraw
…filing, farmers from Alabama, Nebraska, and Kansas detailed the ways they claim market concentration has enabled large agricultural companies to retaliate against them for “standing up for their rights,” along…
U.S. Dairy Export Council Seeks Market Growth in China
The U.S. Dairy Export Council Monday announced a partnership with a university in China to grow U.S. exports in China. The Council has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jiangnan…
Ag Trade Group: China Tariffs a Tax on Farmers
…tariff on U.S. pork. Agricultural economists have cautioned that any tariffs on U.S. agricultural products could disrupt exports to China. U.S. farmers shipped nearly $20 billion of goods to China…
Chinese Tariff Increase Will Be Tough on California Ag
…make up the third-largest market for agricultural exports from California, with the largest commodities being almonds, wine, pistachios, and oranges. The Chinese tariff increase has a serious potential to offset…
USDA Warns Dangerous Pests are Emerging, Adds Cherry Fruit Fly to Alert List
…homegrown plants, fruits or vegetables from areas with known pests. Also, don’t mail these items or agricultural-based souvenirs from international trips to yourself or others. When traveling within the U.S.,…
Farmers for Free Trade Continues Ad Campaign Aimed at President Trump
…critical ag exports. The new spot features Indiana corn and soybean grower Brent Bible, whose soy operation relies on exports to China, as do many more across the country. “I’m…
Ag Groups Get a Face-to-Face with USTR Negotiator
The U.S. Trade Representative’s new chief agricultural negotiator opened his doors on Friday to major agriculture industry groups. Greg Doud invited them in for meetings to discuss priorities and concerns…
Ag Coalition Website Launched to Stop CA Glyphosate Regulation
…to provide an abundant, safe, and affordable supply of food,” Goule says. “Our coalition understands the important of glyphosate to the agricultural economy and we’re committed to communicating with all…
Lighthizer Hopeful of New NAFTA Deal
…agricultural topics advanced, including sanitary and phytosanitary measures. However, the American Farm Bureau Federation reported there was much work left to be done on market access, referring to the U.S.-Canada…