Tensions Rise as New Tariff Announcement Sparks Reactions from Canada, Mexico, and China
President-elect Trump’s promised ‘day-one’ tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China, aimed at curbing illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl into the United States, have prompted quick responses from all three countries. The proposed tariffs, which would
Kentucky Judge Blocks H-2A Worker Protection Rules
A federal judge issued an injunction against the Biden administration’s expanded protections for farmers in the U.S. under the H-2A program. The injunction, issued by a U.S. District Judge in Kentucky, applies in Ohio, West Virginia, Alabama,
BASF Releases Liberty ULTRA Herbicide
Josh Putman, Technical Marketing Manager for Corn Herbicides with BASF joins us at the NFAB Convention for a conversation about the brand new Liberty ULTRA Herbicide. Q: I know (there’s) a brand-new product registration, Liberty ULTRA herbicide.
Pioneer Seeds Plants Successful 2024 Harvest
We visit with Pioneer Seeds at the NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO. Here’s that conversation with Brandon Walter. Q: Let’s wrap it up for 2024 harvest. I know last time you and I talked at Farm
USDA Expands Revenue Protection to Flax Producers, Expands Options for Specialty and Organic Growers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2024 – Flax producers can now benefit from revenue protection, a crop insurance option available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has expanded Small Grains Crop Provisions to now offer
Sustainability Alliance Meeting Highlights Innovations Driving Industry Progress
MINNEAPOLIS – The 2024 Fall Meeting of the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® emphasized the industry’s collective efforts to meet sustainability targets through the adoption of new technologies, best practices and measurement tools. The meeting brought together more than 350 representatives
Growth Energy Files Amicus Brief in CAFE Standards Case
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, filed an amicus brief in a consolidated set of court challenges to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for Passenger Cars and
New Products Push Deere to Strong Q4 Earnings
Deere & Co. finished the year stronger than expected after aggressively cutting production and seeing solid demand for new tractors and precision agriculture technology. The Moline, Illinois-based tractor giant reported a net profit of $1.3 billion in
Pork Exports to Dominican Republic Surging
U.S. pork exports to the Dominican Republic could reach a record high as African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks continue across the country. Researchers are expecting “increased export opportunities” for U.S. pork and pork products to the Caribbean
Bird Flu Found in California Raw Milk
A California raw milk farm has issued a recall after state health officials detected bird flu in retail samples. The California Department of Public Health has instructed consumers to avoid consuming a single batch of cream top,