…and cattlewomen. President Trump and his trade team deserve a lot of credit for standing up for America’s cattle industry and securing this important market access to Europe. For many…
More Tariffs Coming Despite Trade Talks Progressing with China
…agriculture industry has struggled throughout the ongoing trade tensions with China. The Trump administration has been attempting to address the negative impact of the trade war through assistance packages to…
Successful 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps Up in Colorado
…priorities for years to come.” NCBA’s policy committees met throughout the week to refine positions on public policy issues like international trade, access to public lands, dietary guidelines, and the…
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
…for export markets to be opened and trade policy questions to be answered, he said. However, consumers have responded well to the increased quality of beef production in this country,…
Downward Pressure on Prices for Processing Tomatoes
The current condition of the international trade market combined with a fairly significant amount of inventory, has created a bit a concern for California tomato growers this year. “As far…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Senate Bill 224, the trade relief package, why there…
Farm Bureau Statement on USMCA Senate Hearing
…at the table to double down on finalizing implementation details so this agreement can be quickly approved. “Farmers and ranchers are carrying the heaviest burden from the ongoing trade wars….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a push for a China-U.S. trade agreement, trade missions…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…additional inspectors to help ensure the safe and secure trade of agricultural goods. “Every day, millions of pounds of produce, meat and other agricultural goods enter the United States through…
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “All eyes will be on this week’s trade negotiations in China because reopening the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the second trade aid package, USDA removing…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…resolve the ongoing trade dispute with China and to negotiate new trade agreements, and Congress to act quickly on USMCA.” Source: National Pork Producers Council NPPC Statement on Trade Aid…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…other trade disruptions. The Market Facilitation Program (MFP), Food Purchase and Distribution Program (FPDP), and Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) will assist agricultural producers while President Trump works to address…
MFP Details: ‘Minimum of $15 an Acre Initially’
…per-acre payment rate within that county. That will reflect recent production history for the various mix of commodities produced in that county, and that will be based off the trade…