Pork producers are making their voice heard in Washington, underscoring the need to address everything from trade policy to Prop-12.
NPPC President Lori Stevermer recently testified on behalf of the industry.
She spoke with RFD-TV’s own Jennifer Vickery Smith on Prop-12 updates, tariff developments, and meeting with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins.
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Crop-specific shifts and strong prices highlight the variability of this year’s fruit and tree nut harvest, according to USDA data.
The decline in production marks the second consecutive year of contraction in the U.S. turkey industry.
The USDA noted that peanut edible utilization season-to-date is down 3% on the year, despite overall stocks increasing.
“Those could’ve easily been our beans going over there. It goes to show that if that opportunity is there, China would be willing to buy.”
Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn joined us Monday to share highlights from Secretary Brooke Rollins’ visit and her perspective on USDA’s new initiatives.
North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) President Mark Watne joined us Monday to share his perspective on the America First Trade Promotion Program and potential implications for producers.