…or because they believe the U.S. can negotiate better deals individually with Canada and Mexico. At the other end of the spectrum, 40 percent said no to withdrawing, saying that…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…certification. Eligible entities include land-grant and other research universities, federal agencies, national laboratories, state agricultural experiment stations, research foundations, and other private researchers. Applications must be received by March 1,…
Lower Milk Prices in 2018?
As America’s dairy farmers look to 2018, they’re wondering whether or not higher prices are on the horizon. A Dairy Herd Dot Com article says a massive herd, large domestic…
Farmland Values Still High Despite Low Commodity Prices
…sale in Iowa, which is considered a low number, less than two farms per county. Randy Dickhut, a senior vice president with Farmers National Co., says, “Farmland values have dropped…
Farm Bureau Established Relief Fund for Puerto Rican Farmers
…farms, and those producing field crops, plantains, bananas, papaya and coffee. “Maria was a devastating storm and many farmers and ranchers in Puerto Rico face an unprecedented challenge to return…
Group Files FTC Complaint Against HSUS
…for a deceptive advertising campaign, and they also passed along 77 donor complaints submitted through its website, Help Pet Shelters Dot Com. The Center for Consumer Freedom says HSUS drove…
United States Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 2 Percent
As of December 1, there were 73.2 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 2 percent from December 2016, but down slightly from September 1, 2017, according to the…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…country and overseas. Through research, technology transfer and information sharing, the agency’s efforts address agricultural issues of high national importance. These include food safety, consumer nutrition, environmental stewardship, rural development,…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…veal/calf, 7.5 billion pounds of poultry, 44.4 billion shell eggs, 1 billion pounds of butter, 12.5 billion pounds of processed fruit and vegetable products, and 52 billion pounds of fresh…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…Conducted since 1840, it is the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the country. Farmers and ranchers, trade associations, government, extension…
More Earth Friendly Tips for the Holidays
…snacks to distribute and casseroles to bake, the bulk bins are the perfect way to buy in quantity and cut down on packaging. Even better, using reusable bags you’ve either…
Canada On-farm Bovine TB Testing Concludes
…Agency reported this week it has completed on-farm testing of those “trace-in” herds, which include about 15,000 animals in all. AgCanada reports that testing of “trace-out” animals, any animals that…
Canada Executives Urging Trudeau to Join U.S.-Free TPP
…meeting, Japan is considering pressing forward without interaction with Canada in the TPP talks. Canada’s agriculture groups last month continues to press the nation to move forward with TPP, citing…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…tested. DPR scientists and staff sampled produce from various grocery stores, farmers’ markets, food distribution centers, and other outlets throughout California. The produce is tested for nearly 400 types of…