…food supply. Studies estimate that one of every three bites of food Americans eat is from a crop pollinated by bees. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Immigration Debate in Congress Still Struggling
…if the bill got the 218 votes it needs to pass through the House, it’s unlikely to pass in the Senate. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump to Sit Down with Mexican President
…his threat to withdraw from the pact if the three countries can’t reach a deal that’s more “fair” to America. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…Feb. 21; the Forum takes place on Feb. 22-23 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Crystal City, Virginia. Clagett Farm in Upper Marlboro, Md. will host a farm conservation tour…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-16-18
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The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…potential to cause a disaster in California’s farming districts and the Fish and Wildlife Department is declaring war. The Nutria is a large rodent – 20 pounds or so, 2…
Syngenta Acquires Satellite Imagery Innovator
…Service. from Syngenta Syngenta acquires FarmShots, Inc., high-resolution satellite imagery innovator Cloud-based, proprietary software and interfaces offer imagery access anytime, anywhere Helps farmers and trusted advisers quickly, accurately detect field…
Southern Plains Drought Becoming “Rapidly Dire”
…Nebraska, and the Dakota’s. In the Southeastern U.S., drought conditions improved due to an abundance of rainfall in the last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Exit Would Trigger 15 cent Mexican Sugar Tariff
…to the United States per year, would lose the U.S. market because its sugar would be too high to be competitive. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy: More Biofuels Vital to Improving U.S. Energy Outlook
…grow as the demand for transportation rises in the decades to come. “Federal experts agree that ethanol slashes emissions by 43 percent over the full energy life-cycle – from farm…
Study Of U.S. Grains Council ROI
…found a 50 percent cut in FAS funding would cause farm receipts to fall by almost $1.7 billion, and government payments through farm safety net programs would increase by $76.6…
FFA Members Celebrate National FFA Week
…which began in 1948, in recognition of Washington’s legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. A group of young farmers founded FFA in 1928, influencing generations that agriculture is more than…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-15-18
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Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
…harrowing 1993 military mission in Somalia that was recounted in the movie Blackhawk Down. Learn more about the event at www.commodityclassic.com. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….