Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a move out of President Trump’s playbook over the weekend, offering his own threats to walk away from the North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA). Trudeau says there are several reasons Canada could choose not to accept the re-negotiated agreement. Speaking at a town-hall event, Bloomberg reports that Trudeau said: “Canada is willing to walk …
Australia Touts Benefits of U.S. Re-joining TPP
In a Washington, D.C. speech Monday, an Australian trade official stressed the benefits of the U.S. rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Joe Hockey addressed the Washington International Trade Association Monday afternoon, and spoke on the need to engage with the Asia-Pacific region for security and economic reasons, according to Politico. In prepared remarks, Hockey stated: …
Conaway Wants Cotton and Dairy Fix on Any Must-Pass Bill
House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway says Congress should attach provisions to help cotton and dairy farmers to any must-pass bill before the farm bill comes up. Speaking at the Crop Insurance Industry Annual Convention Monday in Phoenix, Arizona, Conaway signaled that he is no longer focused on just convincing the Senate to include the aid in the disaster bill, according …
Agri View: Meat Consumption
Everett Griner talks about meat consumption, now through 2025, in today’s Agri View. Meat Consumption Americans eat more meat than anyone on this planet. You know why. And, you probably know records are kept on how much of which meats we consume. Do you know? It changes but, from now to 2025, chicken will top the list. This is from …
Scott, Cabinet to Consider Conservation Deal
Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet this week will consider a proposed deal that would help preserve more than 400 acres of rural land in Marion County and fill a gap in a greenway across part of the state. The deal would involve the state paying $742,424 for a 412-acre conservation easement on land within what is known as …
Two with UF/IFAS Ties to be Inducted into Florida Ag Hall of Fame
One spent his career bringing research-based data from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences to Florida’s farmers; the other spent his career planting trees and protecting forests. Two inductees into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame on Feb. 13 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida, have ties to the University of Florida Institute of …
Florida Conservation Easement Signup Ends Next Week
Friday, February 16 is the deadline for Florida landowners to apply for financial and technical assistance to conserve working lands and wetlands through two programs: Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE). Florida Conservation Easement Signup Ends Next Week Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Few Moments Wasted as Thousands Make Memories at Cattle Industry Convention
NCBA Members Elect Officers, Begin Planning for Future Nearly 7,600 members of the cattle community enjoyed fellowship, fun, education and leadership opportunities during the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, which ended in Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 3. Most in attendance enjoyed a huge and energetic trade show, with more than 350 exhibitors on more than seven acres of …
Financial Assistance Available for the Improvement of Bobwhite Quail Habitat in Select Alabama Counties
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state conservationist Ben Malone announced that eligible landowners interested in restoring habitat for the Bobwhite Quail to apply for financial assistance by March 2, 2018. The Bobwhite Quail is an iconic symbol of the Southeast that is most recognized by its distinct summer call, “Bob, Bob White!” However, despite its popularity across the South, …
Register Now for Georgia Organics Conference
Farmers and anyone interested in the organics industry are invited to attend the 21st Annual Georgia Organics Conference & Expo, February 16-17 in Augusta, Georgia. Director of Farmer Services at Georgia Organics, Michael Wall, says a big trade show will be a part of this event. Register Now for Georgia Organics Conference Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …