U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) board members have voted to not renew the contract of CEO Randy Krotz, the organizations only CEO since its inception in 2014. Farm Journal AgWeb reports USFRA Board of Directors executive committee placed Krotz on administrative leave January 5th, and the board voted not to renew his contract on January 8th. In a statement, …
Global Avian Influenza Surge
Different strains of avian influenza were found over the holiday season globally, according to two global health agencies that say the number of human infections appears to have decreased over time. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports that since December, the H5N6 strain of avian influenza has been reported in Hong Kong, the Netherlands, South Korea and Taiwan, in addition to …
2017 Farm Equipment Sales Up
Sales of farm tractors and combines increased in 2017, up five percent and four percent, respectively. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers latest monthly sales report found the sale of all tractors in the U.S. in December 2017, were up 18 percent compared to the same month last year. For the twelve months in 2017, a total of 220,500 tractors were …
Key Risks Keep Ag Outlook Cool
The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank says the outlook for agriculture remains down, but is beginning to show signs of stabilization. The bank notes that while aggregate measures of farm income are significantly lower than in previous years, the farm income forecast for 2017 was relatively unchanged from the 2016 estimate. Although farm income was expected to stabilize, growing inventories …
Mexico to Leave NAFTA if Trump Starts Withdraw Process
Be it a threat, or intention, if President Donald Trump starts the withdrawal process from the North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexico will drop the trade pact. If Trump decides to leave NAFTA, he would trigger a six-month process to withdraw from the agreement. An official from Mexico said this week that if Trump announces a U.S. withdrawal from NAFTA, …
Canada More Convinced Trump Will Withdraw from NAFTA
Canada is becoming more convinced that President Donald Trump will soon announce U.S. intentions to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement. President Trump told reporters at the AFBF annual convention earlier this week that he is negotiating tough for farmers, but did not rule out the possibility of withdrawing from the agreement. While the administration seemed to attempt …
Agri View: Black Eyed Peas and Tradition
Everett Griner talks about Black Eyed peas and the New Years tradition in today’s Agri View. Black Eyed peas on New Year’s Day is an old tradition. Black Eyed Peas and Tradition It was back in the great depression back in the 1930’s, each pea in the pot represented a dollar in the upcoming year. Whether you are superstitious or …
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is Underway
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference kicked off today with exhibitor set up and a few educational sessions. AgNet Media Founder and President Gary Cooper caught up with Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, to discuss this year’s event. Hear Hall’s comments below: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Exporting U.S Peanut Butter
Exports of U.S. peanut butter continues to do well. And as Tyron Spearman reports, our friends to the North is one big reason why. Exporting U.S Peanut Butter Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
La Nina’s Potential Role in 2018 Hurricane Season
Whether this year’s Atlantic hurricane season is as active as last year’s may depend on a current climate pattern. Rod Bain has the story. La Nina’s Potential Role in 2018 Hurricane Season Image Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …