Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. A petition has been filed to raise dairy prices for California producers and HM.Clause tells us…
Former AFBF Lobbyist Takes Syngenta Job
…legislative and administrative issues – from digital technology to the Farm Bill – Mary Kay will help us better serve farmers across the country.” Thatcher, a 31-year veteran of the…
Agri View: California Farming a Different Business
…California farmers. Production costs are higher there, yes. There is a problem with air, and water quality, plus labor issues. But, everyone should understand that without California, crops like the…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…over all other foods such as dairy, seafood, produce and packaged foods. The USDA and the FDA are partnering in many key areas, including the implementation of produce safety measures…
International Agri-Center Prepares For 51st World Ag Expo®
…offered in a variety of categories, including dairy, irrigation, international trade, business and farm management, marketing and media, and general agriculture. These seminars are presented by professionals in the industry…
EPA Sends WOTUS Delay Rule to White House
…with AFBF members last year, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt said the EPA will bring more certainty in water regulation for farmers and ranchers through a repeal and replacement effort. From…
NAFTA Talks to Continue, Optimism Increasing
…effort will stretch into the upcoming Mexican election cycle, a timeline that negotiators had hoped to avoid. Farmers for Free Trade, a bipartisan campaign focusing on NAFTA, says it is…
Census of Agriculture – Deadline Coming Fast
…every five years–impact everything from production practices, farming technologies, and broadband expansion. The data are used by farmers, ranchers, trade associations, researchers, policymakers, and many others to help make decisions…
Dairy Industry Emphasizing Unity
International Dairy Foods Association President and CEO Michael Dykes gave his annual state-of-the-industry speech to the Dairy Forum in California. One of his highlights focused on the unity between dairy…
No NAFTA, No Trump Re-election
Trade was a big topic at the Agri-Talk Farmers Forum on Wednesday. Farmers at the show were of the opinion that if President Trump pulls out of the North American…
Some Sections of NAFTA Negotiations Closer to Completion
…up. Talks on Canada’s dairy supply management system are stalled, which may mean it takes a backseat on things like automobiles, government procurement, and dispute settlement. Jaime Castaneda, senior vice…
Not All Canada Ag Happy with TPP 11
…to rejoin” the TPP 11 agreement. Dairy Farmers of Canada agreed, calling NAFTA “another vehicle that threatens to weaken the Canadian dairy industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Ag Broadband Coalition Hails Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act
…of farmers and ranchers will have the necessary connectivity to achieve optimal yields, lower environmental impact and maximize profit,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said. “Broadband deployment in…
New York Times: How NAFTA Shapes Beer, Bacon and Blue Jeans Trade
…come from the United States. As for bacon, many feeder pigs are born in Canada, then shipped to the U.S. for farmers to “finish,” and ultimately, lead to bacon. Under…