…critical role in caring for these lands. The government’s treatment of these ranchers is not only unfair but unconstitutional, AFBF said. For America’s farmers and ranchers to continue to provide…
Ranchers Sue USDA to Renew Country of Origin Labeling
…over 800 million pounds of foreign beef imported into the U.S. Since the revocation of COOL, smaller domestic farmers and ranchers have typically been receiving lower prices for their meat….
Perdue Hosting Mexico, Canada Counterparts in Georgia
…level of understanding of trade between the three nations. NAFTA has created opportunities for agricultural trade for U.S. farmers with Canada and Mexico, and Duvall encouraged Secretary Perdue to use…
New Zealand, U.S. Bilateral Trade Talks Far Off
…quite difficult to get an agreement that would benefit” New Zealand. However, during the meetings last week, McClay did express a mutual concern over Canada’s dairy trade provisions, a sticking…
U.S. Exports to Mexico Stumble
…commodities. The declines also come as U.S. farmers deal with low commodity prices and excess supply that have reduced farm income over the last few years. From the National Association…
Agri View: Southern Choice
…is safe to assume that farmers in the southeast feel a little more assured today. You see, two of the strongest and most representative voices in all of the agriculture…
U.S. and China Reach Agreement to Boost Dairy Trade
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says the agreement reached this week between the U.S. and China will make it possible to significantly expand American dairy exports. An Agri-Pulse report says…
Cuba Policy Not Good for Ag
President Donald Trump’s Friday announcement on reinstating limits on travel to and business with Cuba may result in lost economic opportunities for corporations, small businesses, and farmers. The new policy…
Agri View: Weather is Important for Crop Outlook
…for cotton and grain farmers back in early April. In storage supplies of all crops was above average and early planting intentions from the March survey was higher than expected….
Western View: The Prairie Fires
…help move all the stuff that came in. Cash flowed to local charities, who knew best how to pass it out. It was people helping people, farmers and ranchers in…
American Farm Bureau Cautions on Cuba
…products to Cuba, but that nation represents the kind of growth opportunity America’s farmers and ranchers need during this challenging economic period. “Self-imposed trade restrictions have kept America’s farmers and…
Questions You Should Ask at Your Farmers Market
…the Farmer’s Market. That’s stories ahead on This Land of Ours. Questions You Should Ask at Your Farmers Market When it comes to buying farm fresh produce from a Farmer’s…
China Trade Agreement Includes Biotech Approvals
…Journal reports China has approved imports of two new varieties of genetically modified crops, clearing the way for U.S. agricultural companies to market new biotech seeds to farmers. Through the…
Senators Want NAFTA Renegotiations to Address Canada Poultry Market
…growth for more than 20 years,” according to Politico. Similar to dairy, Canada maintains a strict supply management system on poultry production. The system’s import restrictions and production limits are…