…more than 8,700 farmers markets in the United States, and California leads the way with 760 markets throughout the state. Shopping at a farmer’s market can help stimulate local economies,…
Importance of USMCA for American Dairy Producers
Lawmakers recently heard from several agricultural industry members about the reasons that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) needs to be ratified quickly. President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council,…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
…weather and tariffs higher than we have seen in decades.” Figures from AFBF show that between 2017 and 2018 American agricultural exports to China decreased by more than half, down…
Secretary Perdue Statement on U.S. and E.U. Beef Agreement
…between the two nations: “Getting more US beef into the EU market is yet another example of President Trump expanding markets around the globe for our agriculture producers. EU consumers…
NCBA Hails Increased Access to European Markets for U.S. Beef
WASHINGTON (NCBA) — Jennifer Houston, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), joined President Trump and other NCBA officers at a White House signing ceremony for an agreement that…
Successful 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps Up in Colorado
…Cattlefax in a standing-room-only General Session keynote address about what lies ahead for cattle markets. Seven cattle operations were also named regional finalists for the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP)….
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
CattleFax’s Randy Blach Outlines Situation at Summer Business Meeting Denver, CO (NCBA) — Herd expansion, export markets, corn crop expectations and swine fever ramifications are among the factors that will…
Study Shows Premium in Cattle from BQA Certified Producers
…and feeder cattle sold through video auction markets. The research study “Effect of Mentioning BQA in Lot Descriptions of Beef Calves and Feeder Cattle Sold Through Video-based Auctions on Sale…
Farm Bureau Statement on USMCA Senate Hearing
…burden from the ongoing trade wars. We need USMCA now to strengthen relationships with our North American trading partners and improve access to these markets.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
…$9.1 billion. In 2014, U.S. agricultural exports to China exceeded $24 billion. From 2000 to 2017, U.S. agricultural exports to China increased by 700%. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
…the market’s not been very good for small to very-small fruit, but this year even medium fruit do not appear to have a lot of value.” The NASS projection is…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…insecure. National Pork Producers Council President David Herring, a producer from Lillington, N.C., issued the following statement: “U.S. pork producers are highly dependent on export markets, shipping more than 25…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…technical assistance. Last week, USDA awarded $100 million to 48 organizations through the ATP to help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets. The 48 recipients are…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…industry will be receiving over $7.5 million worth of support to identify and access new export markets, through awards to the Almond Board of California, Blue Diamond Growers, the California…