…in 24 states and Puerto Rico. “Through Joint Chiefs, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with agricultural producers and forest landowners to improve forest health using available Farm Bill…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…obligations. Open foreign markets by increasing USDA expertise in scientific and technical areas to more effectively monitor foreign practices that impede U.S. agricultural exports and engage with foreign partners to…
U.S. Ag, Equipment Companies, Benefiting from Trade with Cuba
U.S. agriculture is benefiting from trade with Cuba, according to new figures released by the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council. Exports of food and agricultural products from the U.S. to…
Study: Killing NAFTA Kills Manufacturing, Agriculture Jobs
…estimates the if the U.S. would walk away from the agreement, agriculture exports would fall between 4.7 and 6.6 percent, up to an initial value loss of $70 million. Meanwhile,…
TPP 11 Agreement in Place, Signing set for March
…TPP 11 agreement is scheduled for a signing ceremony in March. A senior Canadian official says the deal also opens Canada’s beef exports to Japan at the expense of America…
TPP Talks Continue as Canada Shows Hesitation
…the agreement. Without the new TPP, the Association says: “Canadian beef producers will watch helplessly as our exports to Japan erode.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…four years, but devastating wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters continue to punish agricultural communities,” said the Board. “Trade policies continue to promote the sale of farm products at prices…
USDA-APHIS to Review Research for Determination of Non-Regulated Status for Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed
…market for cottonseed.” According to Dr. Kater Hake, Vice President of Agricultural and Environmental Research at Cotton Incorporated, “the only difference between ULGCS and conventional cottonseed is the low gossypol…
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
…dairyman and state leaders. Van Groningen also serves on the board of Western United Dairymen. He received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and management from California Polytechnic State University,…
CCOF Annual Conference to Focus on Organic Hotspots
…will conclude with a keynote speech from Glenda Humiston, Vice President of the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Studies by Penn State Agricultural Economist Dr. Edward…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
…cotton fiber and cotton textiles. The 2016 marketing year was the second highest year of U.S. raw fiber exports, with exports reaching 14.9 million bales. CCI thanks the following organizations…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, is the sole source of market information on sales to packers of cattle, swine and lambs and on the subsequent sale of meat products. Inspection…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…of research findings; Job Corps operations unless directed otherwise by Department of Labor. Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS): In the event of a lapse in appropriation – among other duties listed…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…program and sessions for the 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. Register at USDA 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum Registration. The forum offers discounted room block rates through Monday, January 29, 2018….