…vegetables and nonalcoholic beverages turned higher. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor The Consumer Price Index for All Urban…
Louisiana Flooding Destroys $14 Million of Rice
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USA Rice Initial Reports on Impact of Flooding on Rice Crop in Southern Louisiana More than 20 inches of rain have fallen…
Agri View: Advancement of Farming
Everett Griner talks about how farming had advanced in the past one-hundred years and where it may go in the future in today’s Agri View. Advancement of Farming Did you…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 18
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…
USDA Grant to Support Future Farmers
…specifically designed to benefit new farmers. USDA programs have helped young farmers save over $14 million in costs and fees, according to the agency. From the National Association of Farm…
Meeting Emissions Goals
…were included in the new rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Trucking Association ATA Hopes Final Truck Efficiency Rule Will Achieve Emissions Goals Leading…
Poultry Facilities Recognized
…the National Turkey Federation. These three companies make up 95 percent of the nation’s poultry production and employ 350,000 people. The total injury and illness rate was 4.3 cases per…
Cancelling Atrazine Would Cost Farmers $2.5 Billion
…showed that farming without Atrazine would cost farmers an extra $59 per acre. That’s a large boost in costs when farm incomes have dropped 55 percent in the past two…
Asian Trade Negotiations Taking Place Without the U.S.
…included in TPP discussions are pushing ahead with the alternative agreement as the fate of the TPP in America isn’t certain. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports that some experts…
Trump’s New Ag Advisors Take Aim at Regulatory Overreach
…major party candidates say they are against the TPP agreement but support trade, adding “they need to articulate what that means.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Farm Labor Shortage
…Farm Bureaus across the nation have revealed worker shortages in more than 20 states. Duvall “Many farmer members have called us and state Farm Bureaus asking for help,” Duvall said….
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
…supplies did not keep up with demand. The drought, he said, suppressed any real growth in production, while demand for almonds continued to rise. “We needed bigger crops, frankly,” Cummings…
Environmental Impact Report Draft Released
…million people and nearly one million acres of farmland. The proposed Water Supply Contract Extension project involves extending the State Water Project water supply contracts beyond 2035, which is the…
Higher Wheat Production Pushing Prices Down
U.S. wheat growers are going to be trying to market their products in a world that already has a lot of wheat. Gary Crawford reports. Higher Wheat Production Pushing Prices…