…the ongoing discussions on animal ID and traceability, along with ongoing issues with Brazil, Chinese trade, and the upcoming NAFTA renegotiations.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Exports Higher for 11 Straight Months
U.S. dairy production keeps going higher and processing facilities are running at or even over capacity, so the need for growing exports has never been greater. Farm Journal’s milk business…
Trump to Talk Rural Infrastructure Improvements
…businesses to use the nation’s waterways, an idea that didn’t sit well with groups like the National Grain and Feed Association. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
‘Pink Slime’ Trial Underway in South Dakota
…the ABC story amounted to “fake news.” BPI lawyers say ABC used the term ‘pink slime’ 137 times in their reports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Legislation Would End Cuba Trade Embargo
…American business owners and farmers.” Wyoming Republican Mike Enzi says the strategy of isolating Cuba has not been successful. “This bipartisan legislation would lift the travel restriction to Cuba, providing…
Val Dolcini: New President and CEO of Pollinator Partnership
Val Dolcini has a new role in agriculture. We first met Dolcini when he was the California state executive director of the Farm Service Agency, then followed as he moved…
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman on U.S. Beef to China
…“wins” like the agreement with China is a good start to helping farmers and ranchers when it comes to trade negotiations… U.S. agriculture and beef groups have estimated that exports…
Conference Instills Leadership in FFA Members
…sponsors CSX, Monsanto, Farm Credit and weekly sponsor Valent. For more information, visit FFA.org/WLC. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to…
Panetta Establishes Congressional Agriculture Research Caucus
…Farm Bill, the Caucus will provide a platform for Reps. Panetta and Davis to elevate challenges facing agricultural producers across the country. “As a representative of the Salad Bowl of…
Farm Machinery Giant Acquiring Leading Road Construction Manufacturer
…closing conditions. The companies said they expect to close on the transaction in the first quarter of Deere’s 2018 fiscal year From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Backyard Flocks Sickening Hundreds of People
…and the CDC says “do not snuggle or kiss the birds, touch your mouth, or eat or drink around live poultry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Ag Committee Plans Another Farm Bill Hearing
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee will hold another farm bill hearing this week. Texas Republican and Committee Chairman Mike Conaway announced the hearing, titled The Next Farm Bill: The Future…
Rollback of Cuba Policies Will Harm U.S. Agriculture
…during a Miami campaign speech that he would reverse Obama’s policies on Cuba if the Castro government didn’t increase political and religious freedoms. (From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters)…
Leaving Paris Climate Accord Could Impact Trade Negotiations
…by leaving the Paris agreement, the Trump administration is “putting a bull’s eye on American exporters and the jobs they support.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….