…in China, but it remains below that of U.S. farms. Rapid wage growth is spurring China’s transition toward larger-scale farms, but labor productivity remains low in hog production. With rising…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the expansion of a unique service for farmers and ranchers. FSA’s Bridges to Opportunity program provides a one-stop-shop that…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…committee goes to work – from protecting the farm safety net for producers, to ensuring the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) works to help lift families out of poverty, to…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…the size of the entire state of Maryland. Additional manure output: Slower growing chickens will also stay on the farm longer, producing 28.5 billion additional pounds of manure annually. That’s…
Almond Matters: Treatment Timing for PTB
…the shoot growth. You will have to prune out a lot of material, and it will slow down the development of that tree which delays when it can begin production.”…
Analysts Watching Ending Stocks in Thursday USDA Reports
The January USDA Crop Production Report comes out on Thursday and analysts don’t expect a lot of surprises, but they will be watching the estimates carefully. An Ag Web Dot…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves in December
…percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Purdue University/CME Group Post-Election Improvement in Ag Producer Sentiment Continues in December by James Mintert, David Widmar, Michael Langemeier…
Merger Cases Go Before the EU
…merited, it could reduce innovation in an industry that’s absolutely critical to global food production. The Monday hearing was the last chance for the companies to make their case before…
2017 Crop Price Outlook Still Below Average
…increased by 17 percent from 2002-2014 and world per capita consumption increased 16 percent. He says an increase in ethanol production and Chinese per capita demand had the greatest effect…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Pork Board Pig Farmers Very Aware of and Complying with New Antibiotic Rules Survey found 95 percent ready for full compliance…
Delegates Urge Congress to Support Regulatory Reform
American Farm Bureau Federation delegates from all 50 states and Puerto Rico today approved a special resolution urging Congress to enact swift, meaningful and strongly bipartisan regulatory reform. The resolution,…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…self-reliance in water supplies, managing and preparing for dry periods, and providing safe water for all communities. The plan is the foundation for expenditures under Proposition 1, the $7.5 billion…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic on the political scene and a priority for farmers and ranchers. In a session at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 10
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…