…to maximize the biosecurity implemented in their operations, particularly in those located in high-risk areas, mainly farms that are in close proximity to wetlands or other wild bird feeding and…
Branstad, Grassley, say no Backroom Ethanol Deal in The Works
…RFS. However, earlier in the week, the White House did confirm it was reviewing the proposal, but has no position on the issue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
Large Family Farms Continue to Dominate U.S. Agricultural Production
…only 2.9 percent of U.S. farms but contributed 42 percent of total production. Nonfamily farms accounted for only 11 percent of agricultural production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
National Farmers Union Cautions Against Health Care Changes
The National Farmers Union is urging caution against potential impacts federal health care reforms may have in rural America. The Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare,…
Ag Economy Barometer Retracts from January High
…the fall and winter of 2015-2016, as evidenced by the Index of Future Expectations remaining 48 points higher than during the base period. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
Agri View: Unwelcome Laws
…worry about now. People that don’t like the way farmer’s farm are now going to state governments to get laws passed that hamper farmers. You see, in Massachusetts farmers can…
Farm City Newsday March 7
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Farmers Union Hosting 115th Convention
…panels on the upcoming farm bill and conservation in agriculture, and industry experts focusing on consolidation in the agricultural sector, renewable fuels, and sustainable food production. Farmers Union delegates will…
Global Food Prices Edging Higher
…January, but reached the highest level since August 2014. Global dairy prices are now 37 percent higher than the same time last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
U.S. to Send Representative to Post-TPP Summit
…to attend. The U.S. representative attending the event has yet to be confirmed, but would likely be acting U.S. Trade Representative Maria Pagan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
U.S. HPAI Sparking Import Bans
…culled on the chicken breeding farm contracted to Tyson Foods stemming from the first report of HPAI in the United States this year. Government officials in Hong Kong, Korea and…
Agri View: Milking Robots
…matter of days. It very well could become the dairy of the future. It is being tested in Germany also. I guess it is just another giant step in farm…
Farm City Newsday March 06
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Ag Safety Awareness Week
…is joining forces with the National Farm Bureau Federation to promote safety and awareness on the farm, as well urging respect for the safety spaces in and around hazardous farm…