The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is concerned about President Donald Trump’s plans to impose a tariff on both steel and aluminum imports into America. Director General Roberto Azevedo says a trade war is in no one’s best interests. “The WTO is concerned about the U.S. plans for tariffs on steel and aluminum,” he says, “and the potential …
European Union Will Hit Back Against U.S. Tariffs
The President of the European Commission says he’ll “bring forward in the next few days a proposal for WTO-compatible countermeasures against the U.S.” Politico says the move is intended to hit back against the steel and aluminum tariffs announced on Thursday by President Trump. The Commission says the 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent on aluminum will directly …
Agri View: Water Wars Coming to Close
Everett Griner talks about water war between New Mexico and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the war between Florida and Georgia in today’s Agri View. Both may be coming to a close with settlements being made in both cases. Water Wars Coming to Close Well, the water wars are coming to a close. The courts are settling …
Senate Confirms Key USTR Nominees
The National Cotton Council is pleased with the Senate’s confirmation of key officials in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The Senate confirmed Gregg Doud as USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Dennis Shea as Deputy USTR (Geneva) and C. J. Mahoney as Deputy USTR (Investment, Services, Labor, Environment, Africa, China, and the Western Hemisphere). Earlier this year, the NCC …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 02, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended March 02, 2018 receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,100 head compared to …
Argentina Peanut Crop Struggling
A competitor to U.S. peanut farmers is Argentina. But according to Tyron Spearman, the crop in that country is having a tough time this year. Argentina Peanut Crop Struggling 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 …
Alabama Legislative Session Reaches Halfway Point
Alabama Legislators have reached the halfway point of the 2018 Legislative Session in Montgomery. And according to the Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, a couple of bills of interest to agriculture continues to see movement. Alabama Legislative Session Reaches Halfway Point Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Record Production Means What for U.S. Dairy Outlook
Some may wonder how a forecasted record in milk production this year may impact supplies, demand and prices. Rod Bain has the story. Record Production Means What for U.S. Dairy Outlook 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 …
Eleven Days Remain in Georgia Legislative Session
Only eleven days remain in the 2018 Georgia Legislative Session, and according to Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar, a critical juncture was reached this week. Eleven Days Remain in Georgia Legislative Session 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, …
Fresher Alternative for Vending Machines
Just imagine, you are really busy. You go to the cafeteria hoping to be able to grab as quick, fresh, healthy meal. Well, it is possible. Cathy Isom gives you great information about a fresher alternative for vending machines in break rooms and cafeterias. That story ahead on This Land of Ours. Fresher Alternative for Vending Machines Imagine a …