…non-exhibitor first-time attendees, at 1,553. More than 3,600 farmers from across the nation and beyond attended the event, along with more than 150 media representatives. The event featured more than…
Early Stage Ag Tech Investments Up 29 Percent
…Valley venture firms, state-backed government funds, pension funds, corporate entities, as well as the growing number of agriculture tech specialists. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read…
U.S. Will Engage With TPP-11 Countries Regarding Fair Trade
…will enter into force 60 days after six of the 11 countries ratify the deal, which is expected early next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Hartzler Introduces Legislation to Address Broadband in Farm Bill
Republican U.S. House member Vicky Hartzler of Missouri is seeking to include rural broadband in the next farm bill. Monday, Hartzler introduced the Expanding Rural Access to Broadband Act, which…
Peterson: House Ag Plans Farm Bill Mark-up Soon
Ranking House Agriculture Committee Democrat Collin Peterson says the committee plans to mark up the farm bill on March 20th, but a revolt over food stamp provisions could stop the…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…nearby school but quickly outgrew them,” said Alonso. She recognized not only her son’s needs but that of her fellow community members that did not have a quality source for…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “The American Farm Bureau supports USDA’s decision to withdraw the misguided Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…$99,961 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, $100,000 University of Georgia-School of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, Georgia, $100,000 University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois, $100,000 University of Illinois-School of Veterinary Medicine, Champaign, Illinois,…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
A native of Imperial Valley, Myrna P. Arambula hasn’t always been one of the leading female farmers in the area. The daughter of a farmer, Arambula would always have a…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-12-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Citrus Mutual says there is a warped definition of “public benefit” coming out of Sacramento…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…ignores current science reflecting the significant environmental benefits of ethanol and would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and family farmers.” The bill would immediately phase…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…imported steel and aluminum. Higher production costs mean higher prices, making American products more expensive, thereby putting American jobs at risk.” The Farmers for Free Trade Coalition says it expects…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
…the deal on NAFTA, this will figure into whether or not there are tariffs on Canada and Mexico,” says the president. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers
…and Pig Report on March 29 will give a clearer picture of farrowing intentions over the next two quarters of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….