Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas to Celebrate 50 Years
(LOCKHART) – The Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas (ICA) will host its Annual Convention & Tradeshow this July 1-3, 2024, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center. Established in 1974, ICA serves as
USTR Supply Chain Resilience Objectives Overlook Need for Comprehensive and Competitive U.S. Trade Policy
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2024 — Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted written comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the administration’s objective to develop strategies that support and advance U.S. supply
Farm Organizations Announce National “Enough Is Enough Tour”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, 16 farm organizations announced the launch of the national Enough Is Enough Tour in protest of government policies that drive consolidation of the food system into the hands of the largest multinational corporations
Winter Wheat Condition Drops; Corn, Bean and Spring Wheat Planting Advances
(FARGO, ND)– The latest USDA Crop Progress Report reflected a deteriorating winter wheat crop in parts of the country but also showed good planting conditions for row crops and spring wheat. Winter wheat condition fell five percentage
25 States Sue EPA Over Vehicle Emissions
Attorneys from 25 states sued the Environmental Protection Agency last week to block rules intended to reduce emissions from cars and light trucks and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing. The group of attorneys general says the agency exceeded
Biden Steel Tariffs Vs. Vilsack’s China Retaliation Claim
President Biden has proposed tripling steel and aluminum tariffs on China. But his Ag Secretary argues provoking China may be at the root of a rising farm trade deficit. Top Senate Finance Republican Mike Crapo (R-ID) brought
Fed Releases April Beige Book
The Federal Reserve Board released its April Beige Book last week. It summarizes current economic conditions and includes observations on the agricultural economy. In Atlanta’s Sixth District, agricultural conditions showed improvement in recent weeks, with continued resilience
Trade Mission Underway in India
Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, arrived in New Delhi, India this week to launch a USDA-sponsored agribusiness trade mission. Taylor leads a delegation of officials from 47 agribusinesses and farm organizations and
One Billion for Emergency Food Aid
The USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development will deploy $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to buy U.S. commodities to provide emergency food assistance around the world. “ America’s farmers are the most productive