Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer highlighted the need to address trade barriers between the U.S. and Taiwan last week. During a meeting with Thailand’s Minister of Commerce, Lighthizer said Thailand needs to address the “longstanding trade barriers,” including those on U.S. meat and other agriculture exports, according to Politico. Total exports of U.S. agricultural products to Thailand totaled $1.6 billion in …
Senators Want Action on Brazil Ethanol Tariff
A group of Midwestern Senators is urging U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to respond to Brazil’s 20 percent ethanol tariff on imports over 600 million liters, or 158 million gallons. Brazil recently reinstated the tariff that will apply to U.S. ethanol exports to Brazil. In 2016, the U.S. exported 264 million gallons of ethanol to Brazil and is poised for …
Mexico Considering Protections in NAFTA
A potential counterproposal by Mexico could limit pork leg imports from the United States under the North American Free Trade Agreement. As renegotiation efforts continue, Mexico may counter a proposal U.S. trade officials are considering that would give seasonal fruit and vegetable farmers added protection, according to Reuters. The U.S. is considering a proposal to protect certain products by making …
Agri View: Georgia Citrus Farming
Everett Griner talks about citrus farming in Georgia in today’s Agri View. 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 Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Georgia Holding Peanut Tour This Week
The 31st annual Georgia Peanut Tour is taking place this week in the Albany area. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Perdue Sees Hurricane Irma Damage to Florida Agriculture
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was in Florida to survey agricultural damage from Hurricane Irma. AgNet Media’s Abbey Taylor took part in a press conference they held in Orlando and has this report. Image: Citrus trees in Hendry County destroyed by Hurricane Irma. Credit: Gene McAvoy/UF/IFAS Northwest Extension District. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
NCBA Continues New Tax-Reform Issue Campaign
A campaign, put together by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), to shine a spotlight on how various federal tax provisions impact America’s cattle and beef producers continues until the end of the month. NCBA’s Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, discusses the new campaign. Jay Wolf, a third-generation Nebraska rancher, who discusses the time, energy, and financial cost he’s …
Georgia Cotton Losses from Irma May Be Bigger than First Thought
Initial estimates of hurricane damage to the Georgia cotton crop may have been too low. Gary Crawford has the details. 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 Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Secretary Perdue: USDA Is Ready to Help With Hurricane Recovery
USDA is ready to do as much as it can to help farmers recover from the two recent devastating hurricanes. Stephanie Ho has the story. 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 Application …
Getting Your Garden Fall Ready
Cathy Isom gives you some ways to get your garden ready for fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sure, we are all ready for much cooler temperatures as we say our final goodbyes to summer later this week when Autumn begins. But is your garden ready? Here are a few things to check off …