The first in a series of On-Farm Readiness Reviews recently took place, facilitated by an agreement between the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) and the California Department of Food and…
China Sets More Tariffs on U.S. Food and Ag Imports
…here in Iowa, this escalation of the trade conflict couldn’t have come at a worse time,” says Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Is Canada Purposefully Dragging Out NAFTA Negotiations?
…the negotiations, Congress won’t have any choice but to consider options on how to move forward and stand up for American workers.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Florence Washing Away Cotton and Tobacco Crops
The record-setting and still-rising floodwaters of Hurricane Florence are wreaking havoc on cotton and tobacco crops in the Carolinas. North Carolina Farm Bureau spokesperson Lynda Loveland says it’s going to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Global Pork Production Shifting Because of Virus
…hogs in Belgium may make it much harder to contain the spread if those wild animals carry the virus into other countries. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Iowa Allowed To Join WOTUS Lawsuit
…join in, Iowa can postpone enforcing WOTUS until the court proceedings are complete. The rule is now on hold in 28 states. “Iowa farmers and small business owners will not…
Farm Bill Delay Possible as Deadline Looms
The farm bill deadline at the end of the month could pass without a new farm bill or an extension. As the pace of the farm bill committee stalls, leadership…
Tariffs Harming Ag Equipment Makers
…to look for ways to improve trade with China, instead of “doubling down on tactics that only lead to continued retaliatory actions.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Trump China Trade War Troubling Talks with Japan
…war with Japan, and in attempt to avoid a bilateral agreement, Japan is urging the U.S. to consider rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Returns to DC for NAFTA Talks
…precise cutoff point for a handshake agreement is unclear, but a Canadian official believes it’s Thursday, according to Bloomberg News. Dairy is the biggest policy issue between the U.S. and…
Agri View: Tariff War
…to Mexico than we do to China. Don’t forget chickens. Poultry farmers face as much difficulty as dairy farmers. So, who knows? That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…49 projects supporting direct producer-to-consumer marketing projects such as farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs, roadside stands, and agri-tourism through the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). A 2015 FMPP grant enabled…