…They say the $15 billion annually spent on programs actually promotes riskier farming practices, such as limited crop diversification and farming land prone to flooding and erosion. The report says…
Agri View: Fish Farm
Everett Griner talks about fish farming, and the world’s largest fish farm being planned, in today’s Agri View. Fish Farm Well, it hasn’t been built yet but there are plans…
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…revenue streams to keep their operations viable, building on the record amount of conservation work that has already been done under this Administration. Demand for this type of support outpaces…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…for Bees More from Project Apis m. on the Seeds for Bees program: Project Apis m. is working to build a sustainable, healthy honey bee supply for pollination services in…
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
…has been said on the campaign trail this year about our nation’s immigration laws, but not much helpful or hopeful light has been shed on the subject. Despite the rhetoric,…
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
A recent report from the Environmental Protection Agency was highly critical of the herbicide atrazine, which helps reduce soil erosion and runoff problems, which keeps soil healthy and water clean….
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…of Western New York’s renewable resources to provide consumers with a high-octane, earth-friendly option at the pump. With higher blends like E15 in the marketplace, we can continue to help…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…environmentally friendly. Importance of Agriculture Technology Farmers no longer have to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides uniformly across entire fields. Instead, they can use the minimum quantities required and target…
Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding
…the next federal fiscal year resumes on Oct. 1. “Some of our farming and ranching customers are experiencing challenges due to market conditions and have been on a wait list…
USDA Sharply Revises Farm Income Forecasts
…or smaller operations where farming is reported as the operator’s primary occupation (labeled “intermediate”).Approximately 10 percent of U.S. farms are commercial and 31 percent are intermediate. “Residence farms” comprise the…
Falling Food Prices Hurt Farm Belt
…products like raw milk, cheese, and cattle, they’re slashing spending. In turn, that creates a ripple effect to companies like John Deere, who are cutting production due to the farming…
Making it Easier to Donate Excess Food
…do that but we can help offset that and that makes it better for everybody.” Brislain said he’s seen a lot of support for the donation programs from the farming…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…2014 Farm Bill has provided for a comprehensive farm safety net that will ensure financial stability for America’s farming families. Farm Bill program payments-including Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss…
Agri View: Duck Eggs
…farming is changing. One reason is people are looking for, and buying, new and different kinds of foods. A friend of mine told me about a man and produces, and…