The World Trade Organization has announced a formal decision in the Brazil, United States cotton case.
Farm Bureau Concerned About Language in Clean Water Restoration Act
American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Director of Regulatory Relations, Don Parrish, says the language of the Clean Water Restoration Act goes far beyond regulating bodies of water.
A Look at Produce Acreage
Growers are planting fewer fresh vegetable acreage this year, but processed veggie contracts are up.
Seeking Comments on Trade & New Officers for Buying Points
Today Tyron Spearman has information about USDA seeking comments on a proposed rule for trade adjustment assistance and also lets us know who the new officers for the National Buying Points Association are. Trade: Officers:
Possible Trouble for Beef Exports to Japan
Cattle producers have been waiting a long time to get beef trade with Japan back to where it was, but after this weekend’s political victory by the Democratic Party of Japan, questions are being raised as to how stable any near-term expansion of U.S. beef exports to that country will be.
Citrus Season Will Begin Under Old Canker Rule
In the wake of Monday’s deadline for comments on the USDA’s proposed new canker rule, Florida’s fresh citrus industry is hopeful the rule will be adopted quickly. The rule would ease fresh fruit regulations and allow shipments to other citrus producing states. However, one expert reminds the industry that even if the rule is approved, it won’t go into effect …
Crop Forecasting
2009 cutbacks are anticipated. Everett Griner explains.
AL Summer Beef Promotion Winding Down
The summer grilling promotion through the Beef Checkoff is winding down with Labor Day weekend upon us, but Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said it has gone really well this year.
GA Beef Producer Communications
According to Ashley Hughes, keeping cattle producers informed about the beef checkoff and how their dollars are being used is one important aspect of what the Georgia Beef Board does.
FL Producers Makeup Beef Council
When it comes to overseeing beef checkoff dollars in the state, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council George Kempfer wants to remind producers just who serves on their board of directors.