…across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Topics this year included trade policy, the upcoming U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement review in 2026, and international engagement on microbial resistance. NCBA President Mark Eisele says,…
Dairy Price Forecasts
…Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over this month’s USDA price forecasts for dairy categories, classes, and all-milk prices. Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024…
Unique Pumpkin Varieties Mark the Beginning of the Fall Season
As the summer heat wanes, pumpkin varieties of all shapes and sizes start to appear on store shelves. Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated is gearing up for fall pumpkins, squash,…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…our very divisive mark up almost two months ago, there has been absolutely no progress on Chairman Thompson’s bipartisan bill. This delay hurts the American people.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…herd from foreign diseases and supporting voluntary conservation programs. NCBA President Mark Eisele called it a positive step forward and urged the Senate to follow Boozman’s lead. The Specialty Crop…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…our food security is national security.” Farm Bill Markup Debate The markup session highlighted some of the political differences over a general framework that Committee Chair Glenn GT Thompson has…
Corn Sees Bearish Outlook
By _mackflix/DepositPhotos image USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski explains how USDA came up with its projection for this season’s corn crop. Corn Sees Bearish Outlook Sponsored Content Protecting Your…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…each released their plans, Wednesday, for the farm bill. During a special forum with Farm Broadcasters, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), said he plans to mark-up…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
…producing fresh fruits and vegetables, which can hurt both producers and consumers,” USDA APHIS Deputy Administrator for the Plant Protection and Quarantine program, Mark Davidson said in a press release….
New NCBA President Says Death Tax, Farm Bill Important for 2024
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has a new president. Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele was handed the gavel during the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention, held last week in Orlando, Florida….
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. Nearly $2 Billion is given out for conservation efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
…of Extension in Biological Control at UC, Riverside, Mark Hoddle said in a statement. “This is something every Californian benefits from.” The program aims to predict the potential arrival and…
Pistachio Production Poised for Significant Gains in Coming Years
…effective plans to market each year’s harvest. Backed by the support of our industry, APG is uniquely positioned in the domestic and international markets to help sustain the economic viability…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…They are: anu, Indiana. Team lead: Scott Massey Appanoose Manufactured Products, Iowa. Team lead: Mark Mendick Barn Owl Precision Agriculture, Colorado. Team lead: Sarah Hinkley Idem Irrigation, Nebraska. Team lead:…