…trade more fair and balanced, but says “we just think there are other tactics that can be pursued to improve trade relations.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau says U.S.-Japan Trade Statement Bodes Well for Future
…in agricultural exports and this is a key development for U.S. farm exports at a time when we desperately need this kind of good news.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Kansas Representative Exploring Ways to Trade with Cuba
…a “significant opportunity” that the U.S. is missing because of “outdated and unnecessary restrictions, at a time when farm country needs new markets the most.” Marshall supports eliminating outdated restrictions…
Agri View: Importance of International Trade
…Trade with both neighbors keeps growing. Canada bought more American beef than any other country. Meanwhile, we are importing more farm products from our own neighbors than anywhere else. These…
NPPC: Auto Import Tariffs Will Prompt More Retaliation Against American Agriculture
U.S. tariffs on auto imports likely would prompt retaliation from some of American agriculture’s biggest trading partners, leading to catastrophic financial harm to farmers, warned the National Pork Producers Council…
Farm Bureau Calls for Evaluation of Endangered Species Protection
Image courtesy American Farm Bureau Federation California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson urged Congress to improve the current culture of conflict that exemplifies current Endangered Species Act regulations. Testifying…
Secretary Perdue Rings the Closing Bell at NYSE
…Bowne H.S. Agriculture Department Kevin Kester President National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Zippy Duvall President American Farm Bureau Robert Sakata Owner Sakata Farms, CO Rebekah Brown Owner Trinity Valley Dairy, NY…
American Farm Bureau Asks Federal Court to Halt WOTUS Rule Nationwide
The American Farm Bureau Federation and a broad coalition of business groups on Wednesday asked a federal district court in Georgia to expand its prior order delaying implementation of the…
Roberts: Farm Bill Not Expected by Deadline
…says it will be tough to see action completed on the farm bill before the November elections. He told Politico, though, he doesn’t want to consider extending the current farm…
Updated KORUS Protects Current Market Share
…European Union as the second-largest pork supplier. Korea is now the second-largest value market for U.S. beef and fourth-largest for U.S. pork. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-26-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Perdue Defends USDA Reorganization Plan that Moves Offices Out of DC
…“We are committed to retaining the necessary staff from each agency in the D.C. area to continue to fulfill these important roles.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCBA Contest Seeks Cowboy Poets
…to be considered. For more information and to enter, go to www.ncba.org, then click on conventions and events/Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
American Farm Bureau Encouraged by Korea Trade Agreement
The following statement can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “President Trump’s approval of the modernized U.S. – Korea Free Trade Agreement preserves a two-way trade…