Farmers and ranchers, with base acres in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) safety net programs, are being reminded enrollment for the 2018 crop year ends…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-21-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
China Could Step Up Trade War Tactics
…in Trump’s trade agenda. The group asked for congressional oversight, while detailing how Congress has the power to regulate foreign trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Heitkamp: Trade War Strikes at Rural Economies
…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
…think they have every reason to be upset.” The Comments come a week after President Trump targeted Canada’s Dairy Supply Management System, calling it unfair to U.S. farmers. Leadership in…
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Changing Dairy Market
…Foods, the largest milk bottler in the United States, recently invested in Good Karma Foods, a plant-based milk and yogurt company. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grant Awarded for Studying Livestock Antimicrobials Impact
…Health. The Wellcome Trust is self-described as a global charitable foundation headquarter in the United Kingdom that supports scientists and researchers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Employment Minute Helps Industry Find Jobs, Interns
A new feature segment airing in AgNet West’s Farm City Newsday morning show is helping employers connect with future employees and interns. CalAgJobs.com has partnered with AgNet West to bring…
Optimism Surrounds Upcoming House Farm Bill Vote
…be closely followed as the process to establish the 2018 farm bill moves forward. “If those two things happen then the farm bill will go to conference, and it will…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Trump Escalates Trade War with Additional Talks of Tariffs
…has already vowed to impose tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, such as soybeans and pork, and many others, including corn, sorghum and beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
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…
Freedom Caucus Farm Bill Support Still Uncertain
Freedom Caucus members have yet to submit unison support for the House farm bill. The House set a revote deadline for this Friday when the farm bill failed because Democrats…