…for everything they do to benefit the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who depend on our services. It is their mission each day to fulfill our USDA motto, ‘Do right…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…for conversation among producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations, both foreign and domestic. Early arrivals may take part in two pre-forum field trips: a farm conservation tour of…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
…prospective farm loan borrowers. Your FSA Farm Loan Compass booklet was recently developed specifically for farmers and ranchers who have an existing farm loan with FSA. It provides detailed guidance…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. There’s good support for agriculture in the new California budget and state ag leaders believe Washington…
EU Moves to Ban Palm Oil from Biofuels
…demand will fall. However, the palm oil industry has come under fire in Europe recently over its impact on forest destruction. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway: Farm Bill on Track for March Unveil
…craft a farm bill, and some in the chamber fear a farm bill will not be finished or passable this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump See’s Ag Benefits of NAFTA, Still Threatening Withdraw
…to Bloomberg. However, Perdue warns the president’s view on trade should not be confused with a softer approach to the negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Coalition Formed to Support NAFTA
…American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and many various commodity groups. For more information on Americans for Farmers & Families please visit https://americansforfarmersandfamilies.com/ From…
Agri View: Withdrawing from NAFTA
…jobs would dry up in the food and agriculture industries. The Gross Domestic Product would fall as much as 13 billion dollars from the farm sector alone. U.S. pork production…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Almond Board: Best Management Practices During Bloom
Bloom is around the corner for the almond industry, and it’s vital for the industry to be mindful of the pollination process. The Almond Board of California (ABC) has some…
Cargill Enters Plant-Based Protein Market
…last month. In September of last year, Nestle USA purchased Sweet Earth, a manufacturer of plant-based burritos, burgers and other foods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Brazil Considers Dropping Tariff on U.S. Ethanol Imports
…address concerns over beef exports. Brazil says it is waiting for the United States to decide whether the issue is resolved. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organics Encourage Support for Livestock Rule
…Department of Agriculture stop interfering with the public process that created the rule. The coalition, which includes the National Farmers Union, published a paid open letter in the Washington Post…