…Senator, says pulling out of NAFTA could be devastating for American agriculture. “In the real world, this is so very important to the average farmer or rancher that’s out there…
Farm Futures Releases 2018 Planting Intentions Survey Results
Farm Futures magazine recently released its survey of 2018 planting intentions, which shows that farmers aren’t quite ready to make major changes to their crop rotations. However, they are going…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…for everything they do to benefit the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who depend on our services. It is their mission each day to fulfill our USDA motto, ‘Do right…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), to be held Feb. 22–23, 2018, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va….
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Biomass Genomics Research
…April, 2018. See the funding opportunity for details. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
…prospective farm loan borrowers. Your FSA Farm Loan Compass booklet was recently developed specifically for farmers and ranchers who have an existing farm loan with FSA. It provides detailed guidance…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. There’s good support for agriculture in the new California budget and state ag leaders believe Washington…
EU Moves to Ban Palm Oil from Biofuels
…demand will fall. However, the palm oil industry has come under fire in Europe recently over its impact on forest destruction. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway: Farm Bill on Track for March Unveil
…craft a farm bill, and some in the chamber fear a farm bill will not be finished or passable this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump See’s Ag Benefits of NAFTA, Still Threatening Withdraw
…to Bloomberg. However, Perdue warns the president’s view on trade should not be confused with a softer approach to the negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Coalition Formed to Support NAFTA
…American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and many various commodity groups. For more information on Americans for Farmers & Families please visit https://americansforfarmersandfamilies.com/ From…
Agri View: Withdrawing from NAFTA
…jobs would dry up in the food and agriculture industries. The Gross Domestic Product would fall as much as 13 billion dollars from the farm sector alone. U.S. pork production…
Assistance Available to Agricultural Producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program
…their business while implementing conservation practices that help ensure the sustainability of their entire operation. NRCS plans to enroll up to 10 million acres in CSP in 2018. While applications…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….