…are subsidized and sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The Commerce Department is investigating the issue. American Sugar Alliance Spokesperson Phillip Hays says the ITC made the…
A Reminder for All California Farmers and Ranchers
…recover from losses due to drought, flooding and other natural disasters for decades and a strong farm safety net is important to sustain the success of American agriculture. Additional resources…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Pima Cotton: On May 2, 2014 USDA announced that the Foreign Agricultural Service will accept claims under the Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund for calendar year 2014. Catfish Inspection: On…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…way – strengthening America’s economy, small towns and rural communities. USDA’s investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values….
Subcommittee Examines Economic Factors, Regulatory Burdens Plaguing the Livestock Industry
…Ranch, Selma, California; on behalf of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Mr. William P. Roenigk, Senior Vice President and Economist, National Chicken Council, Washington, D.C. Mr. Clint Krebs, President, American…
Bayer CropScience Celebrating Bee Care Center Grand Opening
Jim Blome Bayer CropScience is celebrating the grand opening of its North American Bee Care Center this month. The center is located at the company’s North American headquarters in Triangle…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…2014 (Farm Bill), will strengthen rural American communities by supporting local and regional markets and improving access to fresh, healthy, and nutritious high quality products for millions of Americans. The…
Kubota Tractor Corporation Named ‘Dealer’s Choice’ for Second Consecutive Year
Kubota Management Group TORRANCE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kubota Tractor Corporation has received the number one rating and “Dealer’s Choice Award” among Tractor Manufacturers, according to the North American Equipment Dealers Association…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Peanut Council $2,235,570 American Pistachio Growers/Cal-Pure Pistachios, Inc. $1,380,409 American Seed Trade Association $229,118 American Sheep Industry Association $421,340 American Soybean Association $4,523,434 American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute $200,000 Blue…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…(Section 10201). The 2008 Farm Bill has provided funding for more than 1500 projects over the last five years and has played a significant role in protecting American agriculture and…
Small Wind Turbine Standards Created
In the U.S. the Small Wind Turbine Industry created a standard under the American Wind Energy Association on small wind turbine performance and safety called AWEA 9.1. Managing Director at…
Vilsack Comments on Our Nation’s Wilderness: Yours to Enjoy and Protect
…beginning, not just after we got through with it.” His foresight, along with the work of many of his contemporaries, has allowed generations of Americans to enjoy the natural beauty…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
Rabobank has published a new report on the impact of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) on the North American herd, forecasting significant impacts on production and slaughter through 2015,…
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
…are absolutely vital to downstream communities,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “Clean water is essential to every single American, from families who rely on safe places to swim and healthy…