The American Farm Bureau Federation announced keynote speakers for its upcoming annual convention. Inspirational speaker Jim “Murph” Murphy, founder and chairman of Afterburner, will speak during the afternoon general session…
Farm Real Estate Values Jump Sharply Higher
The Federal Reserve Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions shows that farmland values rose in the third quarter of this year. The value of non-irrigated cropland rose by at least 12…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…expand access to health care and educational services, and create economic opportunities for millions of rural Americans across the country.” Background: ReConnect Program USDA is making $1.15 billion in funding…
Coordinated Efforts to Address NOW Damage Across Crops
Industry members are making a coordinated effort to address navel orangeworm issues across crop types. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian explained that cooperation between commodity groups will be…
Prepare for a fruitful year
Plan ahead to mitigate supply challenges American fruit growers understand that what separates the good years from the great years is often an operation’s ability to overcome adversity. A proactive…
Best Plants for Attracting Birds to Your Yard
…more birds to your garden by growing Goldenrod. This is a source of seed for the American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, Carolina wren, and white-throated sparrow. The late-summer flower spikes of…
White House Likely to Remove Some Tariffs on China
…and her office is currently taking exclusion requests. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. White House Likely to Remove Some…
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
Image courtesy of American Farm Bureau Federation Ag groups are reacting to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and they’re not happy with…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-22-21
…with reports on the latest blueberry referendum and USDA’s latest Rural American at a Glance report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features, and more….
House Passes Build Back Better Act
…in the Senate.” Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says Americans need this important legislation to build up the middle-class and American competitiveness. Vilsack says. “That will ensure that people in rural…
Keep Thanksgiving Free from Foodborne Illness
As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches and Americans sit down for a meal, the USDA says it’s important to take steps to keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness during the…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
…it’s looking forward to working with Bonnie. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary Sponsored Content…
Vietnam Revises Tariff Rates on Corn, Wheat, Frozen Pork
…Together with the USDA’s Foreign Ag Service, the Council’s work in Vietnam helped make this happen.” The USDA says American exports of corn, wheat, and pork to Vietnam were valued…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
It appears that pistachio production will be substantial this year. After an impressive year of production in 2020, pistachio growers were expecting an off-year in 2021. However, American Pistachio Growers…