ND Sen. John Hoeven and others ask for Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Sugar Trade

WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Representatives Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) and Troy Carter (D-La.) led a bipartisan, bicameral effort, along with 108 of their colleagues, in support of efforts by U.S. Trade
Accelerated Permitting, Grant Program to Boost U.S. Fertilizer Production

(NAFB.com) – The USDA announced new steps aimed at expanding domestic fertilizer production and lowering input costs for American farmers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration plans to accelerate permitting for fertilizer projects and revive a
China Talks Tariff Cuts Without Specific Details

(NAFB.com) – China and the United States agreed to reduce tariffs on agricultural trade as part of a broader trade agreement announced following meetings between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. China’s Ministry
Egg Production Up Five Percent in April

(NAFB.com) – U.S. egg production rose five percent year-over-year in April as the number of layers also increased, the USDA said in a monthly report. Output totaled 8.92 billion eggs last month, up from 8.49 billion during
MN Beef Checkoff Increase Failed by Three Votes

(NAFB.com) – Minnesota cattle producers narrowly rejected a proposed increase to the state beef checkoff program. That’s according to results announced by Minnesota’s Department of Agriculture. The referendum would have raised the current $1-per-head beef checkoff fee
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