…report their farmers were able to increase farm acreage due to participation in local markets, and 41 percent say the market enabled their local farmers to continue farming. USDA is…
France Facing 30-year Low in Wheat Yields
…the 2015 harvest to 29.1 million metric tons, the lowest level since the drought year of 1986. A local farmers union says some farms are bracing for a 75 percent…
Make Plans to Talk with Lenders before Machinery Purchases
…if it’s affordable.Loans for farm equipment are available at historically low-interest rates, and prices on equipment—especially used machines—are at sharp discounts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmers Business Network Announces $20 Million in Funding
…to further expand its farmer network, farm analytics and FBN Procurement Services. Launched commercially in 2015 and originating from farmers, the FBN network now encompasses more than 2,500 farms operating…
Ag Looking for Tax Certainty from Candidates
…Farm Bureau goal for years. Farm Bureau bills it the “Death Tax,” levied at a family’s most vulnerable moment, forcing some to break up the farm to pay the tax….
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…been built to feed an unbelievably productive, wholesome and affordable food supply. “I continue to remind all-eaters; elected officials; local residents who benefit from a healthy, vibrant farm economy; and…
Technology Needed to Meet Population Growth
…Meet Population Growth Speaking at the recent Forbes AgTech Summit, Dan Hodgson of Farm Quality Assurance discussed the importance of technology in agriculture. He says the future depends on it….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 9
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…
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
…with conservation practices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Ducks Unlimited More rice producers will have the opportunity to increase sustainability and profitability on their farms…
China Extends Cotton Stockpile Sales
…an abandoned price support scheme, were overshadowing world cotton markets. Up until this year, China was the world’s top cotton purchaser. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
No GMO Wheat Found in South Korea Imports
…shipments of U.S. wheat and flour for GMO traits and reject the shipments if any rogue strain of wheat is detected. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Study Says Consumers Support GMO labeling
…surveyed just more than 1,000 adults and was conducted July 21st-25th, before President Obama signed the labeling law on July 29th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
House says ‘No Reason’ to Hold TPP Vote
…labor provisions. Ryan was doubtful that the changes would happen, providing a grim outlook for getting approval for the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmland Values Dip Amid Lower Crop Prices
…commodity prices will push farm income down 2.8 percent to $54.8 billion this year, less than half of the 2013 record. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….