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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “agriculture economy”

dairy sustainability

Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms

Brian German October 4, 2019Dairy & Livestock, Industry

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently made some statements that are causing some concern for operators of small farms.  During a town hall-style meeting with farmers at the World …

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agriculture economydairy farmingSonny Perdue
farm

President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments

Brian German October 2, 2019Agri-Business, Funding

The stopgap spending bill that was overwhelmingly passed by the House last week progressed through the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 85 to 15.  President Donald Trump signed …

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agriculture economyU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers

Brian German September 2, 2019Agri-Business, Legislative

American farmers and ranchers will be able to obtain debt relief a bit easier now that President Donald Trump has signed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019.  The bipartisan …

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agriculture economyFamily Farmer Relief Act
disaster

Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy

Brian German August 5, 2019Agri-Business, Legislative

A bipartisan bill to increase the competitiveness of American exports through currency realignment will purportedly help boost the overall farm economy.  Introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Josh Hawley …

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agriculture economyagriculture exports
farm income

One Step Away From Helping Farmers Stay in Business

Dan August 2, 2019Economy, Funding, Industry News Release

(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “With farm bankruptcies at a record high in some regions of the country, Senate …

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AFBFagriculture economyFamily Farmer Relief Act
tariff

Optimism in Avoiding Another Government Shutdown in the Fall

Dan August 1, 2019Economy

Lawmakers reaching an agreement on a two-year budget and debt ceiling increase now could play a significant role in avoiding another government shutdown in the fall.  “That will set the …

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agriculture economygovernment shutdownNCCUSMCA
downward pressure

Downward Pressure on Prices for Processing Tomatoes

Dan August 1, 2019Economy, Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

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 …

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agriculture economytomato processingtomatoes
farm

Farm Bureau: Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business

Dan July 26, 2019Economy, Funding, Industry News Release

(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applaud the House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act.  …

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AFBFagriculture economyFamily Farmer Relief Act
agricultural

Agricultural Co-Op Consolidation Continues

Dan July 17, 2019Agri-Business

A new report from CoBank that was recently released shows that co-op consolidation has been increasing over the past decade, following the trend of consolidation in the overall agricultural industry.  Details from …

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agriculture co-opagriculture economy
pork industry

Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage

Dan July 16, 2019Exports/Imports, Hogs & Pork, Industry News Release, Trade

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPPC) – The U.S. pork industry faces numerous challenges both at home and abroad that, if not addressed, will pose significant harm to our farms, rural communities and …

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agriculture economypig farmpork
secretary

CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts

Brian German June 26, 2019Agri-Business, Funding

As Governor Gavin Newsom waits to sign the California budget, many in the agriculture industry are cautiously optimistic about funding allotments.  Although there were significant reductions to meaningful agricultural programs …

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agriculture economyCalifornia budget
trade

Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance

Dan June 10, 2019Economy, Industry News Release, Trade

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on disaster and trade-related assistance: “Whether it’s because of natural disasters or unfair retaliatory tariffs, farmers across the country are …

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agriculture economyDisaster Relief ActUSDA. MFP
farm share

Addressing the Financial Challenges of Small Farms

Dan June 7, 2019Economy, Funding

California’s regulatory environment can be challenging for the agricultural industry, particularly for smaller sized farming operations.   Administrator of the California Farm Bureau Federation, Jim Houston recently spoke during a State …

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agriculture economyagriculture incomeCDFA
disaster relief

Reaction from Industry on President Signing Disaster Relief Package

Dan June 6, 2019Economy, Funding, Industry News Release

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall “The disaster relief measure signed by President Trump today is an important lifeline for farmers and ranchers whose greatest desire is to keep …

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agriculture economydisaster relief package
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