…UC Davis program and its partners to help come up with new varieties for farmers. The California Strawberry Commission is contributing an additional $1.8 million to support the effort. (Gregory…
McDonald’s Announces Global Antibiotic Phase Out
…consistent with McDonald’s long standing commitment to animal health and welfare.” The company says it looks forward to engaging farmers and veterinarians in the responsible use of antibiotics is key…
AFBF, AFBIS, Others, Propose Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance Concept
…for dairy farmers, different from the current margin-based insurance options available. AFBF Market Intelligence Director John Newton explains how the Dairy Revenue Protection insurance concept will work for dairy farmers….
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
…industry. Funding is made through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Specialty crops generally fetch high value for the farmers, but require more intensive…
EU Starts In-Depth Look at Bayer-Monsanto Deal
…beneficial for farmers and consumers, and the company says it will continue to work closely with the European Commission in its investigation. The companies notified the transaction to the European…
NFU Hires Steckel to Make Push for Biofuels
Steckel The National Farmers Union announced Anne Steckel will lead the organization’s push for biofuels. Steckel, the former vice president of federal affairs at the National Biodiesel Board, is principal…
Grow Veggies Differently-Hydroponics
…Veggies Differently-Hydroponics You may be hearing the word Hydroponics a lot these days. It’s because it’s becoming quite popular for farmers and gardeners and urban garden designers who can grow…
Farm Computer Ownership Report Released by USDA
…farms have computer access. Of those farmers having computer access, 72 percent, up one percent from 2015, own or lease a computer. To connect to the internet, eight percent of…
Groups See Pruitt NCBA Video Biased Against WOTUS
…referenced above: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Urges Ranchers to File WOTUS Comments Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, recently visited Frasier Ranch outside Last Chance, Colorado, to get…
Agri View: Florida Carrots
Everett Griner talks about Florida farmers growing carrots in today’s Agri View. Florida Carrots If you wrote down the 10 healthiest vegetables grown in America carrots would certainly be in…
Wheat Growers Say NAFTA Can be Improved
…is highly concerning and disenfranchises farmers near the border who can’t take advantage of price premiums at Canadian elevators when they occur.” “The new NAFTA can provide opportunities for both…
Fresno County 2016 Crop Report Shows Drought, Market Impacts
…provide the only source of specialty crop and general county information. Data is gathered by crop report surveys from a random sample of growers, ranchers, processors, packers and other sources….
Producers Receive Favorable Decisions on Regulatory Matters
…a delay. Delay NPPC is working with EPA to see how hog farmers and other livestock producers can more easily comply with air emissions reporting. Meantime, another regulation producers consider…
Farm Debt Likely to Reach All-Time High in 2017
Low commodity prices have made things tough by bringing down land values, tightening balance sheets, and increasing the stress level of America’s producers. Unfortunately, that means farmers are continuing to…