A native of Imperial Valley, Myrna P. Arambula hasn’t always been one of the leading female farmers in the area. The daughter of a farmer, Arambula would always have a…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-12-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Citrus Mutual says there is a warped definition of “public benefit” coming out of Sacramento…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…ignores current science reflecting the significant environmental benefits of ethanol and would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and family farmers.” The bill would immediately phase…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…imported steel and aluminum. Higher production costs mean higher prices, making American products more expensive, thereby putting American jobs at risk.” The Farmers for Free Trade Coalition says it expects…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
…the deal on NAFTA, this will figure into whether or not there are tariffs on Canada and Mexico,” says the president. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers
…and Pig Report on March 29 will give a clearer picture of farrowing intentions over the next two quarters of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-09-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Perdue talked frankly about several trade deals this week and said they are listening to California…
USDA Report Indicates Increased Corn Demand
…at 1.034 billion bushels. The average wheat price for the 2017-18 crop was bumped up 5 cents to $4.65 a bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Roberts: Senate Farm Bill Work Scheduled Next Month
…tariffs,” saying the farm bill and tariffs “are not a separate issue” because farmers need to export. Roberts says the benefits of the recent tax bill could be negated by…
TPP Leaves U.S. Behind
…of the world’s largest trade agreements. The trade agreement would have been worth roughly $4 billion a year for U.S. agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Staying Calm and Constructive Amidst Trade Talks
…if warranted. Another trade official from Canada says “it’s pointless” to talk publicly about retaliation measures “until you have to act.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Unveils Steel and Aluminum Tariff Plan
…ways to address the so-called national security concerns Trump is citing, implying nations can negotiate trade agreements with the U.S. to squash the tariffs. From the National Association of Farm…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-08-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Bayer in Exclusive Talks With BASF to Sell Vegetable Seed Business
…regulator, which has raised concerns that the Monsanto acquisition could pressure farmers, is expected to make its decision on the Monsanto deal by April 5th, though it could issue a…