The U.S. dairy sector is urging President Donald Trump to discuss Canada’s protectionist milk pricing policy during Monday’s meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Cargill Plans to Expand and Upgrade Canada Beef Processing Plant
Cargill plans to spend $2.7 million to expand and upgrade an Ontario, Canada processing facility that handles 1,500 head of cattle per day.
FMD Concerns Growing in South Korea
South Korea last week raised the nation’s foot-and-mouth disease alert status to its highest level, as a second strain of the disease was confirmed at a dairy farm.
Growth Energy Honors Ag Secretary Vilsack with Award
Growth Energy last week awarded former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack with the organization’s highest honor, the America’s Fuel Award.
South Africa Buys U.S. Sorghum, Open to U.S. Corn
Outreach by the U.S. Grains Council in South Africa over the past year has helped achieve export victories there, with recent sales of U.S. sorghum and biotechnology trait approvals that will allow imports of U.S. corn.
Trump Tax Announcement Looming
The Donald Trump administration is expected to make an announcement soon regarding taxes and possible reforms. While little details were available, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer last week said the administration would make a tax-related announcement this month.
House, Senate Transportation Committees Planning a Busy Year
From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committees in the U.S. House and Senate are prepping for a busy year as the President is readying a push against the nation’s “failing infrastructure.”
NCC Releases Economic Outlook
Demand Growth, China’s Reserve Auctions and Global Supply Response Hold Keys for the Coming Year National Cotton Council economists point to a number of key questions that will shape the 2017 economic outlook for the U.S. cotton industry. In recent months, cotton prices have maintained a stronger appearance despite: 1) concerns about world demand, 2) Chinese imports below historical levels, 3) …
Agriculture Among Sen. Strange Committee Assignments
Alabama farmers welcomed news that U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., will serve on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. “Agriculture is Alabama’s number-one industry, and it is exciting to have a senator on the Ag Committee,” said Alabama Farmers Federation National Affairs Director Mitt Walker. “Sen. Strange will play a pivotal role in the design of the next farm …
Negron Water Plan Filed in House
Rep. Thad Altman, R-Rockledge, filed a House bill Friday to match a controversial $2.4 billion proposal — backed by Senate President Joe Negron — to buy farmland south of Lake Okeechobee. The aim of the bill (HB 761) is to prevent the return of toxic algae blooms in Treasure Coast waterways, just south of Altman’s district.