Articles tagged under: dairy
Preparing to Move Forward on NAFTA
Published September 25, 2018
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says the U.S. and Mexico are ready to move forward on the North American Free Trade Agreement without Canada in the next few days. Lighthizer says Canada is not making concessions in areas essential to…Severe Storms Damage Farms Near Faribault, MN
Published September 21, 2018
High winds, excessive rains and severe storms pummeled the Faribault, Minnesota area Thursday. KDHL farm broadcaster Jerry Groskreutz explains. "It came with two-to-six inches of rain in just a downpour. With those winds, a lot of corn got totally flattened. Some…Dairy Still a Challenge in NAFTA Talks
Published September 18, 2018
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met with the U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday, September 17. Grassley says the U.S. and Canada are working through issues in the updated North American Free Trade Agreement. "We talked a lot about agriculture.…Class 7 Pricing Could be Addressed
Published September 17, 2018
Canada’s dairy supply management system remains a sticking point for the United States, but one leading analyst does not expect that to change. "Canada will not get rid of supply management," said Mike North, President, Commodity Risk Management Group. "The…Perdue: Canada Must Address Dairy Trade
Published September 10, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue discussed trade issues during a weekend appearance on C-SPAN. Perdue said Canada has exported milk solids below world market prices, limiting access for the U.S. dairy industry in those same international markets. "As you know, dairy…Market Facilitation Program Enrollment Opens This Week
Published September 3, 2018
Sign-up for USDA’s Market Facilitation Program begins Tuesday, September 4. There are a few sign-up options for farmers via the Farm Service Agency. North Dakota FSA Executive Director Brad Thykeson says farmers need to have their 2018 production records for…Dairy Industry Disappointed in Aid Package
Published August 29, 2018
USDA says a dairy farmer’s payment in the Market Facilitation Program will be based on Margin Protection Historical Production. National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice-President of Communications Chris Galen confirms payment will be calculated by using the first half of…Bachman Joins WDE Staff
Published August 17, 2018
Becky Bachman is the new trade show coordinator for World Dairy Expo. Most recently, Bachman has been the event marketing manager for Sonic Foundry. Previously, Bachman was with Fabick Cat.USDA Buys Fluid Milk For Nutrition Programs
Published August 14, 2018
USDA will buy $50 million worth of fluid milk for distribution at food assistance programs across the country. Section 32 funds were used for this purchase. This is a separate action from USDA’s $12 billion aid package to help farmers…