…agricultural commodities to Cuba, somebody else does.” He says China, Canada and France are filling a void that could be filled by U.S. farmers. The bill, he says, would put…
NFU Approves of Bill Adding USDA to Foreign Investment Committee
The National Farmers Union is supporting a bill that would add the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Committee on Foreign…
U.S. Lacking in Organic Meat Processors
…meat industry publication Meatingplace. Additional needs cited by the more than 1,000 organic farmers who participated in the survey include the need for research into how to get the best…
Iowa Agriculture Department Urging Sound Biosecurity Measures in Poultry Flocks
…or no signs of illness. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey says his state “saw firsthand” the devastation of HPAI in 2015. Northey says Iowa turkey, egg and broiler farmers…
States Impacted by Wildfires Seek Grazing Assistance
Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and New Mexico have asked for a temporary suspension of grazing restrictions for farmers and ranchers. In a letter to acting Agriculture Secretary Mike Young, governors from…
Agri View: Expanding Citrus in Georgia
Everett Griner talks about Georgia growers expanding citrus acres in today’s Agri View. [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/agri view/av031417.mp3] Download Expanding Citrus in Georgia Look at this. While Florida farmers are trying to save…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…of California agriculture. New and Beginning Farmers California’s agricultural future depends on our next generation of farmers and ranchers willing to take on the responsibility. It’s not an easy job….
General Mills to Commercialize Organic Perennial Wheat
…Cascadian Farm has agreed to purchase an initial amount of the perennial grain which allows The Land Institute to arrange with farmers to plant on commercial-scale fields versus the test…
Organic Farmers Group Growing
The Organic Farmers Association is gaining momentum, according to Politico. The group, organized by the Rodale (roh-dale) Institute, has formed a steering committee and will hold leadership elections early next…
Texas, Kansas Suspend Trucking Restrictions for Wildfire Relief
The Governors of Kansas and Texas suspended trucking restrictions over the weekend for trucks hauling hay and supplies to wildfire affected areas. Ranchers in the impacted areas are in need…
Agri View: 2017 Planting
…corn and soybeans. Again, weather will play a part in the end. Too much moisture or sustained cold weather can cause some farmers that planned to plant corn to switch…
Executive Order Initiates Review of WOTUS Rule
…President Paul Wenger said Farm Bureau welcomed the executive order. “Ultimately, the goal should be to provide farmers and ranchers—in California and elsewhere—the freedom to farm their land productively and…
Analyzing Disease Mutations Using Online Cattle Genomes
…helps scientists identify those traits that breeders and ranchers value, according to USMARC microbiologist Michael Heaton. Heaton and his colleagues started building the panel in the 1990s and recently completed…
USDA Seeks Project Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…landscapes, providing benefits to farmers and ranchers who enroll in the program, as well as benefits to the local and rural communities where the wetlands exist. This year, NRCS is…