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USDA Announces Section 32 Beef, Chicken Purchases
The Department of Agriculture will purchase U.S. beef and chicken for nutrition assistance programs. The purchase intent follows a $50 million purchase announcement of milk for nutrition programs earlier this…
Animal Ag Groups Ask for Permanent Funding for Disease Preparedness
A coalition of animal agriculture stakeholders is seeking permanent funding for disease preparedness programs in the farm bill. In a letter to the farm bill conferee members, who will be…
NFU: Beef Producers Disadvantaged by Current “Product of U.S.A” Labeling Standards
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Thursday told the Department of Agriculture U.S. meat labeling standards are disadvantaging U.S. beef producers by allowing products born, raised, or slaughtered outside of the…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
While the foreign trade climate continues to stay heated, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue spent a few days touring farming operations up and down the state making several stops within…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announced a new strategy for managing catastrophic wildfires and the impacts of invasive species, drought, and insect and disease epidemics. Specifically,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-16-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Agri View: Scholarships for Agriculture Students
Everett Griner talks about our colleges and universities providing scholarships for agriculture students in today’s Agri View. Scholarships for Agriculture Students You know, more and more of our colleges and…
Answer Upcoming NASS Survey; It Impacts Your Bottom Line
…farmers as results of the confidential NASS crop survey play a key role in determining the implementation of farm payments and programs, including the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program (county option),…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…U.S. agricultural commodities in important export markets, which could hurt U.S. farmers. A new report released by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center estimates the…
Chlorpyrifos Registrations Dead in 60 Days
…announced that he was going to change course and allow the agriculture industry to continue using the product shortly after President Trump took office. The EPA responded to pressures from…
Water Works: Moving Toward Better Water Stability
…at various approaches to achieve better water efficiency in a multitude of areas. The agriculture industry has been a big proponent of equipment that reduces water use and can potentially…
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Offers Startup Funds for Entrepreneurs
…The competition provides an opportunity for individuals to showcase ideas and business innovations in agriculture. This is the fifth year of the Challenge, which is the first national business competition…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-15-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….