U.S. pork and beef exports continued to trend above year-ago levels in June, capping a very strong first half of the year. According to statistics released by USDA and compiled …
Ag Secretary Perdue Speaks from “Back to Our Roots” Tour
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is currently touring rural America on his “Back to Our Roots” RV tour. The goal is to gather public input on how to restore prosperity …
Funding to Encourage SNAP Participants to Purchase Healthy Foods
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced 32 grants totaling $16.8 million to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants increase their purchases of fruits and vegetables. The program is …
Farm City Newsday, Monday 8-7-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Egg Shell Uses
What do you do with that egg shell when you crack it open? Cathy Isom has tells you before you toss it in the trash or compost, consider these ways …
Global Food Prices Hit Three-year High
Global food prices reached a three-year high in July, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The FAO Food Price Index in July averaged 179.1 points in July …
Cargill Purchases Southern States Cooperative Animal Feed Business
Cargill has reached an agreement to acquire the animal feed business of Southern States Cooperative. Withholding terms of the deal, Cargill released a statement last week saying it expects the …
Monsanto Addresses Dicamba Issues in Open Letter
In an open letter to customers, Monsanto says the company is committed to supporting farmers at every stage of the growing season. Monsanto, the maker of the Roundup Ready 2 …
Cuba, Houston, Sign Port Agreement
The Port Authority of Houston, Texas and its counterpart in Cuba have signed an agreement of “friendship and commercial cooperation.” The agreement between the two launches an opportunity to “continue …
Immigration Bill Won’t Affect Temporary Workers
The sponsor of an immigration bill suspected to reduce the agriculture labor force in the U.S. says his legislation will not impact temporary workers, which are often used in agriculture …
Agri View: Hobby Farming
Everett Griner talks about hobby farming. A new kind of farmer in today’s Agri View. Hobby Farming There is a growing new type of farmer. And, it is drawing a …
EPA to Reject Ethanol Rules Change
The Environmental Protection Agency will reject proposed changes to the point of obligation for complying with the Renewable Fuel Standard away from refiners. Politico reports that a Trump administration official …
Increase in Trade Funding leads Farm Bill Listening Session
California was host to a farm bill listening session on Saturday, August 5 in Modesto at the Modesto Junior College Ag Pavilion. The House Committee on Agriculture has labeled the …
Tomato Harvest Slowly Gains Momentum
It’s a slow but good start so far for the 2017 processing tomato harvest. A lot of roadblocks stand between the tomatoes and the marketplace, including spring rains that delayed …