…a U.S. university, research center, or government agency, usually for 8-12 weeks. The U.S. mentor will later visit the fellow’s home institution to continue collaboration. The application deadline is November…
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced over $62.5 million in grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known…
Farm Organizations Challenge Dannon and Other Food Companies
…the exact opposite of the sustainable agriculture that you claim to be seeking. Your pledge would force farmers to abandon safe, sustainable farming practices that have enhanced farm productivity over…
Possible Shift of Psyllid Control Efforts in CA
…when a certain infestation level is reached. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Brad Daugherty is doing research on the history of Asian citrus psyllids in California. With the pest rampant in…
Florida Citrus Harvest Expected to Decline
…Industry officials note citrus greening in Florida has forced a citrus production decline of 70 percent in the last 20 years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Deere Says DOJ Unfairly Accusing of Monopoly
…Planting’s U.S. sales were about $100 million in 2015, while Deere’s U.S. sales of planter-related equipment last was near $900 million. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Cheese Purchases May Fall Short
…producers are desperate for short-term relief as revenue has dropped 35 percent over the past two years amid a global oversupply. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA China Office Expects Record Imports for Soybeans
…welcome news for U.S. soybean farmers as a recent USDA report forecasted another record soybean harvest for the current growing season. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan to Consider TPP Approval
…own opposition, as an opposition group cites the U.S. presidential candidates opposition as a reason to not support the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CME Considering Cash Settlement for Cattle Markets
…slaughter. Producers say that has led to questionable pricing systems and price discovery for the market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image Credit: Mattz90 / Shutterstock.com…
Agri View: Corporate or Family Farm
Everett Griner talks about a corporate farm and where our food comes from in today’s Agri View. Corporate or Family Farm It is apparent the term ‘corporate farm’ is not…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
In a letter to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, USDA acknowledged that the agency would continue the rulemaking process on the 2010 Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Act (GIPSA) proposed…
Pumpkin: Background & Statistics
…farm prices: USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Vegetables. Data provided only for top six States. According to the 2012 U.S. Census of Agriculture, these States accounted for approximately 50…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…Management and Budget (OMB) for review three rules – the “Farmer Fair Practices Rules” – that, according to the agency, would “help balance the relationships between livestock producers, swine production…