Among the controversial topics currently surrounding California agriculture is the twin tunnel project. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations, Roger Isom, says he sees some…
Iran Now Self-Sufficient in Wheat
…major wheat importer in recent years as the country sought to guarantee local food supplies, although its needs have varied partly due to erratic domestic production, according to Reuters. However,…
Heritage Foundation Slams Farm Bill
…for subsidizing cotton producers, a move the Foundation says opens the U.S. to World Trade Organization disputes, and for acting slowly to stop country of origin labeling for meat. While…
Vilsack Announces Sorghum Board Appointments
…with the largest production is allocated five positions. The state with the second largest production is allocated three positions. The state with the third largest production is allocated one position….
Seaweed Could Reduce Pork Antibiotics Use
…“a lot of plus points for sustainable pig production.” The University says seaweed extracts for pork production could be available to farmers within the next year. From the National Association…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
…that once killed them. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers are investigating agriculture-related antibiotic resistance and developing solutions to address food safety, animal production and protection, and the environment. Part of…
Farm Bureau: “Move Swiftly on TPP Trade Agreement”
…the world, our enterprises need access to new consumers and markets to sustain, let alone grow, production and good-paying jobs,” the groups wrote. “Yet, U.S. industries face increasing competition as…
Organic Acreage Increase Misleading
USDA numbers show organic production acreage is up 20 percent, but the vast majority of the bump comes from four farms in Alaska. Politico reports 700,000 acres in Alaska account…
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
…a vested interest in ensuring a competitive marketplace for crop production inputs. “We do want to preserve market competition, but that doesn’t mean preserving the status quo. Just as farmers…
Agri View: Apple Versatility
…world’s top apple producers are China, United States, Turkey, Iran and Poland. Apples account for 50% of the world’s deciduous fruit tree production The five most popular apples in the…
Talk of a 2017 Farm Bill?
…state lawmakers are hoping the safety net programs in the 2014 farm bill can help carry producers through low prices, soaring production domestically and abroad, and weak global demand. Politico’s…
Soybean Planting in Brazil Arrives with Concerns
…season last year. Many farmers are having trouble repaying their production loans and filling forward grain contracts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Alf Ribeiro / Shutterstock.com…
Farm Equipment Sales Mixed in 2016
…was stabilizing, but as we pass the midpoint of 2016, we continue to see the smaller equipment is thriving overall while the larger production ag equipment remains depressed.” About the…
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…these crops that others don’t want to grow their primary markets is already there. The effort is to concentrate on the detail. Practice good management and strive for good production….