…because farmers will have fewer restrictions to deal with, like fumigation requirements. This welcome development comes just as cotton harvest is in full swing across the Southern United States,” said…
Agri View: Farm Income Declined…Again
…you start talking about net farm income and gross farm income. I don’t have enough time to get into all of that. 2018 will be another bad year for farmers….
U.S. Seeking Trade Agreements with Japan, EU, UK
…timely and substantive results for American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.” The Trump administration intends to negotiate the trade agreements under Trade Promotion Authority, which allows for a simple yes…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…Conservation Service (NRCS). “We utilize that money across the board to assist farmers and ranchers install best management practices.” Air quality has been a major priority for conservation investment, comprising…
Europe’s Leading Livestock Event, Sommet de l’Elevage, Welcomes 95,000+ Professionals
…remain on the same trend as last year, which, taking into account the difficult context of the drought that farmers are currently having to face up to, is not bad…
Agri View: Farm Labor Cost More Today
…is paid to farmers, there are still problems for farmers. Labor. Even the Latin-American workers, whether there are more-or-less, they are more attracted to other jobs than they are to…
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
…U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by 459,514 alumni members in 2,236 alumni chapters throughout the U.S. Source: National Future Farmers of America…
World Food Day: Farmers Committed to Decreasing Global Hunger
…America’s farmers and ranchers are committed to doing everything in their power to decrease global hunger and malnutrition. Advances in modern agricultural technology, from seed science to precision agriculture tools,…
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
…assistance for projects that improve soil, water, air, and other resources. Farmers, ranchers, forestland managers, and landowners still have time to apply for EQIP funding for the fiscal year 2019….
Agri View: Trade War Damage
…just our field crops. It affects pork, beef, poultry. What this country needs is opening new markets, not closing any. You can’t help but feel sorry for farmers who produce…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…authorities, farmers and ranchers can rest assured that USDA continues to work within the letter of the law to deliver much needed farm safety net, conservation, disaster recovery, and trade…
Dropped Tariffs Could Mean Less USDA Trade Aid Relief
…damage-related.” USDA has already made $6.3 billion available for direct payments to farmers, commodity purchases, and marketing assistance. The department was scheduled to decide on a possible second round of…
Environmental Groups: No Farm Bill Better Than Bad Bill
…Major farm groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union, along with commodity and conservation groups, are calling on Congress to finish the farm bill this year. But…
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program…