…a nine-year low. Heitkamp says Trump is “playing chicken” with China by “creating a trade war at farmers’ expense.” Heitkamp continued: “From soybeans to farm equipment to oil, these tariffs…
Canada Dairy Group Understanding of U.S. Frustrations
The largest dairy processor in Canada says President Trump “has a point” when it comes to dairy trade between the U.S. and Canada. Saputo Inc. told Reuters:“Canada should consider eliminating…
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Changing Dairy Market
…small and is not a major factor behind declining fluid milk sales.” Still, CoBank says plant-based alternatives are helping revolutionize how the dairy industry does business. The report found that…
Trade War Costly for U.S. Farmers
The trade war between the U.S. and China is proving to be costly to U.S. farmers, just as President Trump announced the intent for further tariffs, escalating the tense state…
Farmers for Free Trade Places More Anti-Trade War Advertising
Farmers for Free Trade is again placing advertisements on cable television showing an on-the-ground look at how current trade disputes are damaging export markets for U.S. farmers. In conjunction with…
Perdue Announces New Budget Director at USDA
…will focus that talent serving America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural producers.” Background: Erica Navarro previously served as the Budget Director for the U.S. Department of Education. Before that, she…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
…sold. OTA also reported that the organic dairy and egg category experienced slow growth in 2017 noting USDA’s withdrawal of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices regulation as a potential…
Celebrating National Pollinator Week
…insects are essential partners to farmers and ranchers in production much of our food supply. The state of California provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise stewardship of lands…
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
…appointees represent a cross section of the fluid milk processing industry. I know that the dairy industry will be well served by them,” said Perdue. Members serving three-year terms, July…
Farm Credit Outlook Shows Prices for Grains to Strengthen
An outlook presented to the Farm Credit Administration shows corn and soybean prices are projected to strengthen, boosting profit margins for crop farmers. The report shows profit margins are expected…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Canada Dairy Issue
…Speaking with reporters after the event, Perdue discussed Canada’s Dairy Supply Management System, targeted by the U.S. dairy industry as a priority to address through the North American Free Trade…
House Farm Bill Prospects Improving
…Carolina Republican, says he’s not happy with everything currently in the House Farm Bill. He plans to continue to push for subsidy limits on payments made to farmers. Meadows had…
Ag Groups Want #TradeNotTariffs
…National Association of Wheat Growers President Jimmie Musick. National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says, “Farmers cannot afford the immediate pain of retaliation, nor the longer-term erosion of long-standing…
Federal Judge Rules Against California’s Glyphosate Labeling Requirement
…is attempting to implement a policy that will cause damage to American farmers,” says National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule. “The facts and science are on our side…