…hinder farmers ability to run sustainable operations, it will push many farmers out of crop insurance and out of the business.” The findings are quite a bit different from past…
Agri View: Imported Invasive Disease Problems
…farm losses from hurricanes or tornadoes that get little public attention. These weather disasters can cause other losses, or problems, for farmers that are seldom made public. For example, soybean…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…drive innovation and spur cutting-edge projects,” said Bill Northey, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “This year’s competition resulted in an impressive array of proposals that will ultimately benefit…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-26-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
…how much help farmers will get and how they’ll prove economic harm. More details are scheduled to come out after Labor Day. USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson says soybean farmers,…
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
The President’s plan to aid farmers in the midst of the trade war is not sitting well with several groups, including a number of Republicans in Congress. Senator Ron Johnson…
U.S., EU to Talk Trade
…through on its tariff threat, the Commission is preparing a list of retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion dollars of U.S. imports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Approves Sorghum Oil for Biofuels
…RFS. Tuesday’s announcement now provides new market access for sorghum producers. NSP Chair Don Bloss of Nebraska says Tuesday was a great day for sorghum farmers and their partners in…
Eliminating Antibiotic Use Would Cost Cattlemen $1.8 Billion
…The resulting reduction in profitability through the beef industry would be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
…lands we’ve used for multiple generations.” Another major issue impacting farmers and ranchers across the country is misuse of the Endangered Species Act. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Agri View: Women Cattle Ranchers
…I saw a figure of what percentage of farms were owned by women recently. Some parts of being a woman on a farm are much harder for her than for…
Water Recycling Projects Continue Improving Agricultural Water Supplies
…aspects of increasing the use of recycled water in agricultural production. As technology continues to advance and water regulation continues to increase, the overall value of recycled water will be…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The $12 billion package of agricultural assistance announced by the administration will…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-25-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….