…or worse than where we were.” The deal is better for U.S. agriculture, however, based on industry response. The deal provides a greater amount of market certainty with two of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-05-18
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Agri View: Problems in Agriculture
Everett Griner talks about some of the constant problems affecting agriculture in today’s Agri View. Problems in Agriculture You can bet the whole tariff issue has the whole world of…
USCMA: Turkey and Poultry Trade Changes with Canada
In another win for U.S. agriculture, the upgraded North American Free Trade Agreement includes expanded access to the Canadian market for U.S. chicken and turkey products. Dairy stole the show…
USDA Launches Interactive Data Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis
…the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue…
Secretary Perdue Highlights the Benefits of the USMCA for California Producers
…Agriculture Sonny Perdue commended the efforts of everyone involved with negotiating the agreement and looks forward to continuing to cultivate the trade relationship moving forward. “It’s an exciting day obviously…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-04-18
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Farm Real Estate Levels Remain Near Record Highs
Farm real estate values remain near record levels set in 2015, despite a significant drop in farm income and a weak farm economy. The Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service…
Most Americans Confused About GMOs
…findings, which come shortly before the United States Department of Agriculture plans to publish its final bioengineered food disclosure labeling standard, found that 69 percent of consumers are not confident…
Agri View: Pollination Help
…is still in progress. Now, our Department of Agriculture is ready to lay out 10 million dollars in an effort to sustain these pollinators to a degree of good health….
Water Works: Water Year 2018 Well Below Average
…“Water Year 2018: Hot and Dry Conditions Return.” The report illustrated below average precipitation for the year, highlighting the variability of California’s climate and rainfall. “The recent record-breaking drought was…
USMCA: No Pathway Forward for Beef Labeling
…a letter to President Trump outlining how they believed a modernized NAFTA could reinstate COOL and “prevent U.S. agriculture jobs from being outsourced to other countries that can produce beef…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-03-18
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Scientists and Economists Unite Against USDA Move
More than 1,100 scientists and economists penned a letter opposing the Trump administration proposal to realign and relocate programs within the Department of Agriculture. The group is opposed to the…