…help encourage and sustain support for NCBA’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. NCBA President Craig Uden says, “NCBA worked diligently this year to secure several major policy victories that ensure…
Canada Looking to Boost Pork Exports to China
A recent ten-day trade mission to China gave Canada an opportunity to showcase its pork products in a market of 1.3 billion people hungry for more pork. Farm Scape Dot…
Brazil Company Expecting to Resume Exports to U.S. in 2018
…Even as exports are potentially set to resume to the U.S. next year, Galletti says the situation with Russia remains unchanged. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Withdrawal Threat Already Affecting U.S. Trade
…recently said he’s concerned about the lack of headway in the negotiations in spite of reports that some progress has been made to modernize the agreement. Farm groups like the…
Trump Asks Roberts for Raincheck on NAFTA Discussion
…took the opportunity to bring up agricultural concern over the NAFTA negotiations. As the president walked out of the meeting, Politico says he asked Roberts, “How are your farmers?” Roberts…
California Farm Bureau Welcoming New Leadership at Annual Meeting
The California Farm Bureau Federation is hosting their 99th annual meeting in Garden Grove beginning Sunday, December 3 and running through Wednesday, December 6. Paul Wenger will be giving his…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick consuming contaminated foods or…
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
…conditions. The devastation experienced by many producers highlights the value of farm protection programs. “It is a resilient industry, but they need a safety net and USDA is there,” said…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-29-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
EU Grants Glyphosate License Renewal
…Portugal abstained. The European Commission is now set to renew the five-year license before December 15th, when the current license expires. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FSA County Election Deadline Looming
The deadline to return Farm Service Agency county committee election ballots is approaching. The Department of Agriculture says eligible producers must return the ballots to their local FSA office, or…
Biodiesel Industry Lobbying for Tax Credit
…proposal offered up a reduction in advanced biofuels, of which biodiesel fills roughly 90 percent and a flatline of biomass-based diesel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Eliminating Poultry Trade Barriers Part of NAFTA Negotiation Objectives
…objectives. However, Lighthizer issued a statement last week that said he was “concerned about the lack of headway” in NAFTA talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Group Issues Report on Trade Without NAFTA
…they would face tariffs averaging nearly four percent on exports to Canada and a lofty 11 percent on exports to Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….