…The Toidi / Shutterstock.com This recall and advisory come one week before the Thanksgiving holiday triggering an eerie memory for producers at the same time last year. A week before…
Farm Bureau Calls for Improvements to Ag Labor Bill
…to concerns raised by our members. While welcome, these changes unfortunately fall short of assuring that American producers will be able to keep their farms going, and the committee yesterday…
Preparing for New Labor Laws Coming in Less than 50 Days
With less than 50 days remaining in the year, producers should already be preparing for new laws that will be coming into effect beginning January 1. Governor Gavin Newsom signed…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…largest volume of guaranteed market access for rice in Korea that the United States has ever enjoyed,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “It will prove enormously beneficial for American producers and their customers in…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…also limited to a combined $250,000 for dairy and hog producers and a combined $250,000 for specialty crop producers. However, no applicant can receive more than $500,000. Eligible applicants must…
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China
…producers. At its peak, the annual value of poultry exports from the U.S. to China was $71 million for turkey and $722 million for chicken. Renewed access to the Chinese…
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
…farmers and support thousands of workers employed by the U.S. poultry industry.” Secretary Perdue said, “After being shut out of the market for years, U.S. poultry producers and exporters welcome…
Round Two of 2019 MFP Payments to Be Issued in Coming Weeks
…“The numbers that we’re talking about right now would be very beneficial to agricultural producers and we’re hopeful that trade would supplant any type of farm aid needed in 2020…
NPPC Launches ‘Pork O’ Clock’ Campaign Highlighting Importance of USMCA
(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) launched a dynamic new campaign, “It’s Pork O’ Clock Somewhere,” to highlight the importance and benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement….
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
…new effort shares information about the program with consumers in a way that benefits both producers and those who enjoy their beef.” Producer Support U.S. beef producers who have embraced…
Strategies for Increasing Ranch Income
There are multiple approaches that producers can take to help increase ranch income that ranges from improving traditional avenues of revenue to taking a more unconventional approach to the diversification…
NCBA Statement on Beef Labeling Practices
…Rounds (S.D.) regarding beef labeling practices: “NCBA understands that the practices alleged in the letter from Senator Rounds and Senator Thune are a concern to cattle producers and we share…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Hours of Service Legislation
…haulers in other industries don’t face, and this bill recognizes that need,” said NCBA President Jennifer Houston. “On behalf of America’s cattle producers, I want to thank Representatives Craig, Smucker,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the challenges producers in Northern California are facing due…