Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts says “trade is more than a product crossing a border,” in a speech while outlining all facets of seed planted in the U.S. may…
McKinney: Farmers Need NAFTA Backup Plan
Farmers need a backup plan if the U.S. exits the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), according to a top Department of Agriculture official. Ted McKinney, USDA undersecretary for trade…
National Produce Consumption Still Significantly Low
…risk of several chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes and obesity. Plant rich diets also help to lower the risk of premature death, heart disease, and cancer. Studies have also…
Farm City Newsday, Tuesday, 12-12-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Wool Exports Increase 24 Percent
…Sheep Industry Association says work in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service has been “vital in the expansion of American wool exports.” China remains the top export…
USDA Ends Prevented Planting +10 Percent Option
The Department of Agriculture has ended a ten percent higher crop insurance coverage option for prevented planting claims. In a memo sent out to insurers and USDA’s Risk Management Agency…
Farm Bill Coming Early Next Year
House Agriculture Committee leadership says the 2018 farm bill should be ready to move in the first quarter of next year. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson told the…
Farm City Newsday, Monday, 12-11-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
How to Grow and Store Cranberries
…a cup of cranberries contains only 25 calories. The nutrients in cranberries have been linked to a lower risk of urinary tract infections, prevention of certain types of cancer, improved…
Cargill Launches Fedbytrade Campaign
…to know how many hits agriculture has to take before Washington realizes that trade hostility is affecting farmers and rural livelihoods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Favorable Agriculture Outlook
Everett Griner talks about the outlook for agriculture and farm income in today’s Agri View. Favorable Agriculture Outlook…
Duvall Appointed to White House Trade Advisory Committee
…our current gains in markets abroad, foster lasting relationships with our international partners and, of course, effectively enforce current trade agreements to ensure agriculture continues to boost our economy and…
APHIS Wildlife Services to Begin Field Trials on Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…lethal dose. Many factors are considered when developing a toxic bait for feral swine. Not only must it be effective and humane in eliminating feral swine, but also low risk…
Get to Know Your New CFBF President
…and shows that there are opportunities in agriculture for new crops and products in California.” Johansson grew up in Humbolt County, not involved in the agriculture community, but always envied…