…health, and producer profitability, especially in rural areas of the country where most livestock production occurs,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “VSGP supports education and extension activities that will help…
$1.9 Million for Alfalfa and Forage Research
…profitability, and conservation of the U.S. alfalfa forage industry. Funding is made through NIFA’s Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP). “Alfalfa and other forage crops have great potential as high-value,…
Spinach Growers See Increased Demand
…of mildew problems, Johnson said, but the fact there is still plenty of product on the market indicates “there’s some profitability left in it for some growers.” “I think there’s…
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
…outside U.S. borders. We recognize that the growth and profitability of the U.S. cattle and beef industry is closely tied to our ability to market our products to those consumers.”…
Net Farm Income Expected to Dip further in 2017
Highlights From the February 2017 Farm Income Forecast Farm sector profitability measures are mixed for 2017. A narrow cash-based measure, net cash farm income, is forecast to rise by $1.6…
NCBA Cattle Industry Convention Underway
…on profitability, productivity and sustainability. Speaking to attendees Wednesday, Cameron Bruett (brew-it) of JBS USA, emphasized the significant challenges posed by competing proteins, an uncertain political environment and its impact…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
…varieties developed with resistance to established and emerging pests that limit sustained production, profitability and market competitiveness; Improved water and nutrient use efficiency traits for varieties that result in decreased…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…provide the industry’s standards for profitability, performance and leadership, serving as a catalyst to help members improve the vitality and viability of their individual efforts and that of their business….
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…to navigate the ups and downs of the cotton industry in their state,” Morgan says. “He has helped growers find the path to profitability. That kind of leadership is essential…
Net Farm Income Down for Third Straight Year
Net cash farm income and net farm income are two popular ways to measure farm sector profitability, but they aren’t the same thing. Net cash farm income tracks cash receipts…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…by USW. USW’s mission is to “develop, maintain, and expand international markets to enhance the profitability of U.S. wheat producers and their customers.” USW activities in more than 100 countries…
Improving Water Quality in High-Priority Watersheds
…buffers, which protect and improve water quality where it is needed most. Conservation practices enhance agricultural productivity and profitability while also improving water quality by enhancing soil health and optimizing…
November 2016 Farm Income Forecast
Farm sector profitability is forecast to decline for the third straight year. Net cash farm income for 2016 is forecast at $90.1 billion, down 14.6 percent from the 2015 estimate….
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…says Paul Wenger, President of the California Farm Bureau. Volatile markets and unexpected weather often conspire to challenge the profitability of farmers and ranchers. Protecting and enhancing the natural resources…