…negotiated a deal that “cost them dozens of votes in Congress.” He called for the President to renegotiate some components of the trade agreement, including some agriculture and labor provisions….
Farmland Values Dip Amid Lower Crop Prices
Farmland values have dropped for only the second time since the 1980s farm crisis prompted a wave of foreclosures. The Department of Agriculture last week issued a report that shows…
Agri View: Telematics
…Everett Griner. Video from: Agriculture.com Tech Spotlight: Telematics Connecting field data to the farm office allows for increased efficiency. Advanced Technologies editor, Laurie Bedord examines telematics and data sharing solutions….
Be Careful If You Have Backyard Poultry
…Allen “Many people are starting to raise a few chickens along with their Victory Garden. The Department of Agriculture has had a thousands of request for information on chicken raising,…
Agriculture Production Costs Sharply Decline in 2015
U.S. farmers spent far less on agriculture production in 2015 compared to 2014, according to the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. A new report shows farmers spent $362.8…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 8
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Politics and Cuban Trade
…develop markets that would be highly beneficial to U.S. farmers. The only think I know of that has happened so far is developing diplomatic relations. We are still losing agriculture…
Farmers Market Week
…Land of Ours. Farmers Market Week From: Farmers Market Coalition Invite Your Elected Officials to the Farmers Market! The Secretary of Agriculture proclaims the first full week of August National…
U.S. Drought Coverage Creeps Upward Again This Month
Since March, the area of the US covered in drought has nearly doubled, with another month to month increase reported in August. U.S. Drought Coverage Creeps Upward Again This Month…
California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy
…prepared by John Dunham & Associates of New York, was presented at a Joint Informational Hearing of the California Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Assembly Select Committee on Wine held…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
by Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA Just a few weeks ago, I had the honor of accepting the Federal…
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack did not make the cut to become Hillary Clinton’s running mate, but he stands a good chance at a top post within her administration, should…
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower
The latest Food Price Index shows a slight decrease in global food prices in July. Compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the index dipped .08…
USDA Announces Assistance for Dairy Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday announced that dairy producers enrolled in the 2016 Margin Protection Program for Dairy will get approximately $11.2 million in financial assistance. Vilsack said Thursday “we…