…which are in farming and food manufacturing, as well as in supporting rural manufacturing and skilled farm service workers,” the organizations said in the letter. “However, for trade to yield…
NFU Urging Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
…has been an adamant proponent of the agreement since its adoption in 2015. “Farmers are on the front lines of climate change, and they have been experiencing costly disruption from…
Ag Confidence Grows as Latest DTN/PF Survey Suggests Strong Future
…ag economy in a rational way, without emotion. Historically, it’s been about real economic conditions, not politics.” Questions asked in the Ag Confidence survey are specific to income expectations, costs…
USDA: Agriculture a $992 Billion Economic Factor
…figure because related sectors rely on agricultural inputs like food and materials used in textile production to contribute added value to the economy. In 2015, farming’s contribution to GDP fell…
Agri View: Farming Proposals
Everett Griner talks about the effect of farming proposals and laws in today’s Agri View. Farming Proposals How would you like it if someone that knew nothing about your job…
House Agriculture Committee Examines Impacts of Tax Code on Agriculture Industry
…own right,” said Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway. “Few business sectors in America are subject to as many unknowns as farming and ranching. With the upcoming potential for tax…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…tax will be a burden on struggling farming operations without greatly expanding the capacity of roads to transport goods. The coalition sent a letter to lawmakers in the state explaining…
Farmers and Ranchers Need Comprehensive Tax Reform
…business interest expense and guaranteeing the continuation of stepped-up basis, cash accounting and like-kind exchanges. “Farming and ranching is a cyclical business where a period of prosperity can be followed…
NCC Conveys Farm Law Priorities
…producers’ operations and achieve the goal of improving and protecting the environment while also improving farming operations. Regarding crop insurance, the NCC stated that overall the federal program is working…
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
…often at the time of death, farming and ranching families are forced to sell off land, farm equipment, parts of the operation or take out loans to pay off tax…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
…Farm, Georgetown, Ky.; Penn’s Corner Farmer Alliance, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Farmer Dave’s Northeast Organic Farming Alliance-Massachusetts, Boston, Mass.; FairShare CSA Coalition, Madison, Wis.; Innovations in Denver Urban and Urban Fringe Markets,…
Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog
…manage risk, both milk production and milk prices are likely to be as volatile as they’ve been for the past 15 years. This unpredictability becomes a challenge for the entire…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…imports included: Egypt: corn, soybeans and beef Algeria: corn, wheat and tree nuts (primarily almonds) Jordan: rice, wheat and tree nuts (primarily almonds) “Often, individuals and companies interested in exporting…
Gardening and Farming Cover Crops
…in many gardens and farming operations. Seeds are planted at the end of the summer after the harvest and before cold weather sets in. It’s a practice that has been…