WASHINGTON, (USDA/FSA) – Agricultural producers reported they were not able to plant crops on more than 19.4 million acres in 2019, according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
One Step Away From Helping Farmers Stay in Business
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “With farm bankruptcies at a record high in some regions of the country, Senate …
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
CattleFax’s Randy Blach Outlines Situation at Summer Business Meeting Denver, CO (NCBA) — Herd expansion, export markets, corn crop expectations and swine fever ramifications are among the factors that will …
Optimism in Avoiding Another Government Shutdown in the Fall
Lawmakers reaching an agreement on a two-year budget and debt ceiling increase now could play a significant role in avoiding another government shutdown in the fall. “That will set the …
Downward Pressure on Prices for Processing Tomatoes
The current condition of the international trade market combined with a fairly significant amount of inventory, has created a bit a concern for California tomato growers this year. “As far …
Farm Bureau: Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applaud the House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act. …
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
(USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced further details of the $16 billion package aimed at supporting American agricultural producers while the Administration continues to work on free, …
USMCA Would Allow ‘Cage-Free Wines’
The new North American trade agreement will unleash California wine in Canada. As AgNet West reported last week, the new United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) has specific language built-in for …
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON (USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. …
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Income-over-feed margin for May triggers fifth payment for 2019 WASHINGTON, (USDA/FSA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on …
July 4th Cookouts Costing About the Same
(AFBF) — A cookout of Americans’ favorite foods for July 4th, including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and watermelon, will cost just a few …
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
WASHINGTON DC (USDA/FSA) – The 2018 Farm Bill mandated changes to the treatment of cover crops for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, which add more flexibility to when cover crops …
New Tariffs Include Pesticides
With talks on the agenda, many producers are hoping for progress between the U.S. and China as pesticides are on the list of next tariffs. As AgNet West reported last …
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announces that signup begins June 17 for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, the cornerstone program of the dairy safety net that helps dairy …