…of farmers using off-farm income to maintain cash flow. 41 percent of the banks said that 25 percent of their farmer-customers had off-farm income. More than half of the banks…
Secretary Perdue Names FSA Administrator
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of Richard Fordyce to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). In his role,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-11-18
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NCC: Farm Legislation Passage Much Needed
The National Cotton Council (NCC) is urging the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 without any damaging amendments to farm policy. NCC Chairman…
Senate Ag Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Farmer Veteran Legislation
…Act of 2018 makes all new veterans eligible for support from the Department of Agriculture. The Senators say the bill also improves access for farmer veterans across eight existing initiatives…
Conaway Comments on Trump Challenging India Market Practices
…Conaway says Congress should do also stand up for farmers and ranchers by passing a strong new farm bill this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Projects Smaller Corn, Soybean Crops
…states of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The season-average farm price is projected at a range of $4.50 to $5.50 per bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Texas Tech to Launch Veterinary School
…Coordinating Board detailing the shortages of large animal and rural veterinarians in Texas, and the adverse impact on global food supplies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretaries Perdue and Zinke Join Forces to Combat 2018 Wildfire Season
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Thursday hosted a fire briefing for Members of Congress at the Department of Agriculture detailing the wildfire forecast for 2018. Following…
Agri View: Trade War
…cotton, corn, tobacco, soybeans. It is not just the people that grow these crops that will be impacted. Think about the jobs that sustain non-farm families. I have told you…
2018 California Almond Forecast
…2018 crop. As temperatures warmed up in May, nuts were sizing well. 2018 California Almond Forecast Image credit: 37128294 – Almond blossoms, beautiful trees, with white flowers in spring in…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-10-18
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American Farmland Trust Study: U.S. Farmland Shrinking
…“Farms Under Threat: The State of America’s Farmland” report, according to American Farmland Trust, shows the loss of farmland “is serious” and “will accelerate” unless action is taken. The report…
China Steps Up Pork Inspections, Slowing Imports
…percent additional tariff China has placed on U.S. pork and other goods stemming from a trade dispute with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….