The American Farm Bureau Federation, the Coalition of Services Industries, the Information Technology Industry Council and the National Association of Manufacturers today called on the president and congressional leadership to…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…rivers’ “unimpaired flow” be dedicated to fish, compared to an average of 20 percent under current conditions. California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said water supplies directed to fish…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 21
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…
Organic Acreage Increase Misleading
USDA numbers show organic production acreage is up 20 percent, but the vast majority of the bump comes from four farms in Alaska. Politico reports 700,000 acres in Alaska account…
Canada Investigating PEDv Outbreak in Manitoba
…some eight million piglets on U.S. farms in 2014 and Manitoba is a major exporter of piglets to the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vietnam Set to Delay TPP Vote on Heals of U.S. Election
…before its own parliament, though Japan’s ruling party has indicated it plans to pass the agreement in a parliamentary session starting next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
The American Farm Bureau Federation says Tuesday’s Senate report on the Clean Water Act proves the need for the Senate to act against the Waters of the U.S. rule. Farm…
EPA Awards $4.8 M to Research Water Quality Benefits
…Iowa State University. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Environmental Protection Agency EPA Awards $4.8 million to Six Universities to Research Water Quality Benefits The U.S….
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
…the price of chemicals and seed for farmers.” He warned that price increase would be ultimately passed on to the consumer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Farm-to-Market Roads
Everett Griner talks about Farm-to-Market roads needing repair in today’s Agri View. Farm-to-Market Roads Now, if you travel you know that our interstate highway system faces a serious and growing…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Smoked Tomato Bisque
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing cilantro smoked tomato bisque with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Roma Tomatoes 1…
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
…decline in the number of small-to-medium sized family farms. Fewer farmers means that the agribusiness industry that supports the farm community has fewer customers—resulting in consolidation beyond the farm gate,”…
NFU Joins in Promoting Safe Practices
As farmers are preparing to begin the fall harvest, National Farmers Union (NFU) joined in the effort to promote safe practices on and around the farm during National Farm Safety…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 1
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…