…the 2015 harvest to 29.1 million metric tons, the lowest level since the drought year of 1986. A local farmers union says some farms are bracing for a 75 percent…
Make Plans to Talk with Lenders before Machinery Purchases
Farmers who are planning to make equipment purchases soon also should plan on an in-depth discussion with their lender. An AgriBank Farm Credit official told DTN this week before approving…
Farmers Business Network Announces $20 Million in Funding
…to further expand its farmer network, farm analytics and FBN Procurement Services. Launched commercially in 2015 and originating from farmers, the FBN network now encompasses more than 2,500 farms operating…
Ag Looking for Tax Certainty from Candidates
…Farm Bureau goal for years. Farm Bureau bills it the “Death Tax,” levied at a family’s most vulnerable moment, forcing some to break up the farm to pay the tax….
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…been built to feed an unbelievably productive, wholesome and affordable food supply. “I continue to remind all-eaters; elected officials; local residents who benefit from a healthy, vibrant farm economy; and…
Technology Needed to Meet Population Growth
…Meet Population Growth Speaking at the recent Forbes AgTech Summit, Dan Hodgson of Farm Quality Assurance discussed the importance of technology in agriculture. He says the future depends on it….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 9
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…
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
…of Agriculture in 2014. However, only 10 percent of that grant is dedicated to advising interested farmers. Organizers say the donation from Wal-Mart will complement those efforts in assisting farmers…
China Extends Cotton Stockpile Sales
…of Finance for China say the move comes as demand to buy the cotton is high, according to Pro Farmer. The statement also said the total amount of cotton auctioned…
No GMO Wheat Found in South Korea Imports
…shipments of U.S. wheat and flour for GMO traits and reject the shipments if any rogue strain of wheat is detected. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Study Says Consumers Support GMO labeling
…surveyed just more than 1,000 adults and was conducted July 21st-25th, before President Obama signed the labeling law on July 29th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
House says ‘No Reason’ to Hold TPP Vote
…labor provisions. Ryan was doubtful that the changes would happen, providing a grim outlook for getting approval for the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmland Values Dip Amid Lower Crop Prices
Farmland values have dropped for only the second time since the 1980s farm crisis prompted a wave of foreclosures. The Department of Agriculture last week issued a report that shows…
Agri View: Telematics
…tells you what it concerns. It is transferring electronic information from one origin to a storage source. And farmers are using it? They are saving data from equipment in the…