…and agricultural development as a continuation of the committee’s series to examine all aspects of the next farm bill. Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) and members of the committee heard…
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…this study will not apply to all farms. Growers, UC ANR Cooperative Extension farm advisors, and other agricultural associates provided input and reviewed the methods and findings of the study….
World Pork Expo Underway in Des Moines, Iowa
…Thursday. Learn more about the events and sessions at World Pork Expo this year online at world pork dot org (www.worldpork.org). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Monthly Farm Economy Survey Holds Steady
…outcome of a renegotiated NAFTA agreement would be beneficial for U.S. farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read the full Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer report….
Beef and Pork Exports Moderate in April, Remain Above Year-ago Levels
…remain in an extremely competitive situation across the world and must stay aggressive with our marketing efforts.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. From: U.S. Meat Export…
Canada, U.S., Ag Leaders Talk Trade
…a balanced manner, allowing us to boost farmers’ bottom lines and create good, middle-class jobs on both sides of the border.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Asks Senate Committee to Advance EPA Nominee Susan Bodine
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has asked the leadership of a Senate committee to approve the nomination of Susan Bodine to Assistant Administrator for the Office of Enforcement…
Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary Perdue Unveil Beehive at Vice President’s Residence
…the Environmental Protection Agency led efforts to create a National Pollinator Health Strategy. The two agencies are working with a number of other federal departments to implement that strategy, which…
USDA Seeks Nominations for the National Organic Standards Board
…resume, and an advisory committee background information form, must be postmarked or received on or before by Aug. 7, 2017. The 15 member NOSB includes four organic farmers; two handlers;…
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts. Image: (top left) Aerial view of biogas plant from a pig farm in rapeseed fields. Renewable energy from…
California Prunes Projected to Bounce Back
Production forecasts are predicting California prunes to have a huge bounce-back year. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is predicting California to produce 105 thousand tons of dried plums this…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Heads to Washington
…the ongoing discussions on animal ID and traceability, along with ongoing issues with Brazil, Chinese trade, and the upcoming NAFTA renegotiations.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Exports Higher for 11 Straight Months
…that cheese sales will continue to grow in Australia, which will pass Japan soon as the third-highest export market for cheese. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump to Talk Rural Infrastructure Improvements
…businesses to use the nation’s waterways, an idea that didn’t sit well with groups like the National Grain and Feed Association. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….