…since America first began normalizing trade relations with the country earlier this year. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow 22 industry-funded ag research…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 27
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…
USDA Launches Cage-Free Egg Report
Last week’s Cage-Free Shell Egg Report was the first of a new monthly report by the Department of Agriculture. The department launched the Monthly Cage-free-Shell that USDA says will add…
Court Strikes Down Tighter Anhydrous Restrictions
…Process Safety Management applies to any facility storing 10,000 pounds or more of anhydrous ammonia. However, retail agriculture facilities selling more than 50 percent of the fertilizer to farmers have…
USDA Waiting on More Funding
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs more funding to continue distributing aid to farmers hit by low commodity prices. Vilsack said last week…
State Ag Directors Say Next Farm Bill Could Provide Relief
…new farmers get farmland. Vermont Agriculture Commissioner Chuck Ross added “Capitol Hill tends to listen to state agriculture officials when it comes to the farm bill,” that’s because nearly all…
Agri View: Labor Technology
…to try to get workable farm legislation introduced. But, according to an agriculture spokesman, nothing has been done. According to one if something isn’t done production is bound to begin…
Farm Bureau Survey Shows Lower Food Prices
…to the current global dairy surplus. “For all commodities in agriculture there is a lot of product on hand and prices are depressed,” Newton explained. The following items showed retail…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 26
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…
Tunnel Project Key for Valley Water System
Among the controversial topics currently surrounding California agriculture is the twin tunnel project. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations, Roger Isom, says he sees some…
Iran Now Self-Sufficient in Wheat
…following a good growing season, the mood has changed in Iran with an increased domestic supply. Iran’s agriculture ministry said in June that 4.2 million metric tons of wheat had…
Ag Groups Urge Swift Resolution on Shipping Company Bankruptcy
Agriculture groups, including the American Soybean Association, are asking the U.S. Commerce Department to assist in finding a quick resolution to the Hanjin (Han-gin) Shipping Company bankruptcy. A letter to…
Heritage Foundation Slams Farm Bill
The Heritage Foundation last week released its most sweeping critique of U.S. agriculture policy, according to Politico. The foundation called on Congress to revamp its approach to crop insurance, food…
Vilsack Announces Sorghum Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of four members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board. Members will serve three-year terms. Producers appointed to the board are:…