You look at your lawn and your garden. Weeds are everywhere! Cathy Isom has some tips about getting control of those weeds this spring, before they control you this summer. …
Protectionist Trade Rhetoric Not Beneficial for Global Ag Companies
The CEO of Deere and Company told CNBC trade rhetoric by President Donald Trump and prospects of a border tax are “worrisome” for global companies.
Canada Attempting to Deepen Trade Ties with China
Canada is doubling down on a push to deepen trade ties with China in a new effort that allows the nation to move ahead on a free-trade deal without quickly …
Agri View: A Howling Coyote Problem
Everett Griner talks about the coyote continuing to be a problem in today’s Agri View.
Guatemala to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Chicken Products
Guatemala has agreed to end tariffs on select U.S. chicken products years earlier than planned. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office Monday said an agreement between the U.S. and Guatemala calls …
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
A coalition of more than 30 agriculture groups is pressing Congress to repeal the estate tax. A letter sent to the House Ways and Means Committee asked that any tax …
Science Confirms – You Really Should Eat Your Brassica
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have determined your Mom was right. You should eat your Brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage and 27 additional varieties of Brassica microgreens. That declaration comes …
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report, Community Supported Agriculture: New Models for Changing Markets, highlighting six case studies of farmers using the community supported agriculture (CSA) direct-to-consumer …
USDA Expands Meat and Poultry Hotline Hours
To Further Provide Food Safety Information to Consumers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that it is increasing the delivery of safe food handling …
APHIS Announces Public Meetings on Animal Disease Traceability
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing a series of public meetings to receive input on the current Animal Disease Traceability …
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced $2.4 million in available funding to relieve veterinarian shortage situations and support veterinary services. Funding …
Farm City Newsday for April 17th
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe
Seed Industry to “Storm the Hill”
Seed industry advocates will “Storm the Hill” as part of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Legislative Fly-in, Wednesday, April 5, in Washington, D.C. “Storm the Hill” is a unique …
U.C. Davis Tops in Ag Economic and Policy
by Julia Ann Easley UC Davis is ranked first in the world in agricultural economics and policy — and among the top 10 in 17 other subjects — based on …