USDA to ease rules on hemp labs and destroying ‘hot’ crops The government will allow farmers to destroy “hot” hemp fields themselves, rather than having to hire a contractor to do it, and will expand the number of laboratories that can test industrial hemp for THC levels, said Agriculture… Continue reading
‘Public charge’ rule chills nutrition program enrollment among immigrants Across the country, fear and confusion about the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule has prompted immigrants and their families to drop out or stay out of pubic nutrition programs, even when they are eligible, said immigrant and anti-hunger groups. … Continue reading
If exports rise, farmers won’t need trade aid, says Perdue U.S. AG exports have gained limited traction from President Trump’s ballyhooed trade victories, but Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is optimistic that demand will improve. “I hope we can show that a third round [of trade war payments] is not… Continue reading
Trump intrudes on spring planting for second year in a row Besides weighing potential market prices against the cost of fuel, fertilizer and seeds, farmers have a new factor for their planting decisions: Will it assure them of a trade war payment? President Trump’s suggestion that if his trade… Continue reading
To meet goals, China will be ‘ramping up’ U.S. ag purchases, says Perdue Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said he believes China will meet the goals of the “phase one” trade agreement, although the USDA’s new estimate of sales — $14 billion this fiscal year — is only one-third of… Continue reading
Trump orders more San Joaquin Valley water into farms, California cities During a visit Wednesday to California’s Central Valley, President Trump announced the completion of a regulatory review that will send more water from the San Joaquin Valley to farms and cities in the southern half of California. Environmentalists… Continue reading
Soy mania among U.S. farmers a risk, even if China makes large purchases If farmers rush into soybeans this spring, they could produce too much of the oilseed even if China, as required under the “phase one” agreement, makes large purchases of agricultural exports, according to a university economist…. Continue reading
Larger soybean and cotton plantings due to trade deal? The “phase one” trade agreement with Beijing will bring larger U.S. plantings of soybeans and cotton this spring than now projected by USDA, as growers aim for revived exports to China, analysts said over the weekend. Jury orders Monsanto,… Continue reading
Fascinating Facts about President’s Day and the Agriculture Connection Did you know the story behind President’s Day? President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. The holiday was originally Washington’s Birthday and his birthday is February 22nd. Then in 1971 the holiday became President’s Day. States are… Continue reading
Americans are expected to spend nearly $19 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts and activities this year. That breaks down to $130.97 per person. None of this would be possible without Texas agriculture. Whatever you are planning for your loved one this Valentine’s Day, there’s a good chance that agriculture will… Continue reading
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