…for American farmers who set the worldwide standard for food production.” “Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing global markets for U.S. farm and food products, currently ranking as our 11th-largest…
CFBF Seeks Alternatives to AG Act
…to enter the U.S. to work on farms and ranches. “We know the American Farm Bureau and other national agricultural organizations have decided to support the AG Act, and they…
How Potential ADM, Bungee Merger Would Impact Farmers
The possible merger of ADM and Bungee could decrease marketing outlets for farmers as the companies would combine operations. Chad Hart of Iowa State University told DTN-The Progressive Farmer this…
Joint Ventures in Dairy Increasing
…says: “The international dairy industry sees the U.S. milk supply as strong and reliable and they see opportunity in the U.S. consumer.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Efforts to Move Northey Block Continues
…Grassley says he is circulating a letter to other senators to gain support that would overcome Cruz’s filibuster of the nomination. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Republicans Deliver Letter to Congressional Leadership Calling on Section 199A Changes
…the benefits co-ops and farmers received under Section 199, before the enactment of Section 199A. The letter says the current Section 199A has resulted in a dramatic competitive imbalance impacting…
Canadian Ag Minister Promoting Ag Trade in California
…visited the United States in January, speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention. The visit comes as negotiations continue regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement. MacAulay is…
Agri View: Big Farm Shows
Everett Griner talks about the big farm shows that take place around the country each year in today’s Agri View. There are a half-dozen or more big farm shows across…
Low Temperatures Causing Concern for Almond Growers
…of icicles hanging from almond blooms. Courtesy: Kern County Farm Bureau “I have growers from Bakersfield all the way up to Sacramento and what I’ve seen so far and what…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-21-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Sonoma County Sustainability Program Close to Achieving Goal
…the program is to help preserve the environment and agricultural lands, as well as multi-generational family farms. Over 85 percent of the region’s vineyards are family owned and operated. “We’re…
Plant-based Protein Eaters: It’s About Taste
…Americans agree that meat is essential to a balanced diet and 51 percent believe a meal is not complete without meat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…two times as safe as peer industries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. To learn more about the 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report, visit tfi.org/stateoftheindustry….
USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit
…USDA “unlawful,” and says the group “won’t accept unending delay and thin explanations,” adding “we expect a federal judge won’t either.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….