…for the House and Senate to get on the same page when it comes to putting the nation’s farm programs together. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Animal Agriculture
…the pleasure of animal rights activists groups who had pressured Ringling Brothers for decades to close that show. The same people have pressured farmers who produce the livestock that transitions…
Farm Bureau Responds to USTR’s NAFTA Objectives
Duvall The following statement may be attributed to Zippy Duvall, president, American Farm Bureau Federation: “The North American Free Trade agreement has helped America’s farmers and ranchers make significant gains…
Vaccine Bank Needed To Protect Food, National Security
…pork industry,” said NPPC President-elect Jim Heimerl, a pork producer from Johnstown, Ohio, and chairman of NPPC’s Farm Bill Policy Task Force. “The next Farm Bill must establish and fully…
Investing in the Future of Ag Technology
…funding. “You want to pick the right starting point for the best chance of success,” Zelaya noted. Cultivating relationships with farmers and identifying where they would like to see improvements…
Love for Bacon Pushing Pork Belly Prices to Record Highs
…food chain Arby’s recently introduced a series of triple-thick bacon sandwiches. Bacon-themed festivals have popped up across the country as well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Winter Wheat Harvest Forecast Improves
…was a widespread surprise that the wheat crop in western Kansas recovered from the spring snowstorm as well as it did. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Lenders Pessimistic About Farm Profits
Farmers are still feeling the pressure of a lagging farm economy. A joint survey from the American Bankers Association and the Federal Ag Mortgage Corporation confirms the pressure. Nearly 90…
Farmers Worried About the Future of Health Care
…farmers currently have health insurance. Most farmers get their health insurance through off-farm employment, something they have to have because farming is a dangerous occupation. A new university-led survey shows…
China Approves More GMO Crops
…crops can’t be planted for food in the country, corn and soybeans can be imported and used in animal feed products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA To Hold RFS Hearing Next Month
…concerning the proposal. The agency may ask clarifying questions during the hearing, but will not respond to presentations at that time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Current Farm Downturn Not Likely to Reach 1980’s Crisis
A report by a Farm Credit Administration economist told the Administration’s board members last week that the current downturn in the farm economy is not likely to reach a 1980s-style…
Ag Groups, Perdue Applaud Censky Nomination
…and livestock farm in Minnesota. Secretary Perdue says Censky will “bring enthusiasm and a dedication” to the Department of Agriculture, adding that he is hopeful the Senate will quickly consider…
Brazil to Address U.S. Beef Ban During Visit
…block shipments from the country. Since then, most of those countries have resumed Brazilian meat purchases, but many have reinforced inspections. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….