…can be displayed in multiple formats to view field conditions. In January, John Deere honored FarmShots as its “Dealer’s Choice for Innovation.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate
…Tom Carper (D-Del.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.),…
Turkey Growers Seeking to Close Gap with Consumers
…climate-comfortable protective barns, Minnesota turkey farmer John Zimmerman answers questions in an approachable manner with the view inside his barn, according to the organization. Questions are posed with humor by…
U.S. Ag, Equipment Companies, Benefiting from Trade with Cuba
…John Deere and Caterpillar opened agricultural distribution centers and have been the biggest exporters of farm equipment, but neither company has issued sales figures for their operations in Cuba. From…
Cornyn Drawing Up RFS Overhaul Legislation
Texas Republican John Cornyn is drawing up legislation to overhaul the Renewable Fuels Standard. It’s his attempt to end the disagreement between corn-state lawmakers and oil-patch legislators. Cornyn’s office has…
Congress Fixing Farm Co-op Tax Change
…and Archer Daniels Midland. The Republicans who crafted that part of the tax bill were John Thune of South Dakota and John Hoeven of North Dakota. Both say they were…
USDA Sending Extra Financial Help to Farmers in Seven States
…spending measure, which authorized up to $5 million for a pilot project. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven sponsored the pilot program and announced on Thursday that USDA was putting it…
Roberts: Trump Listening to Senate NAFTA Concerns
…John Thune, Colorado’s Cory Gardner, North Dakota’s John Hoeven and Dan Sullivan of Alaska. The next round of NAFTA negotiations is set for January 23rd, in Canada. From the National…
Bill Seeks Tighter Scrutiny of Organic Products
Congress will be reviewing legislation that would establish greater oversight for organic products. The bill, known as the Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act, was introduced by Rep. John J….
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…preliminary estimate of nearly $171.3 million in agricultural losses in Ventura County from the Thomas Fire includes $25 million in lost farm machinery and equipment. Photo/John Krist Ventura County farmers…
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…Lubetsky, founder and CEO of KIND Snacks, Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine, John Haugen, Vice President/General Manager, 301 INC – Emerging Brand Elevator at General Mills and Tal Ronnen,…
Producers Looking to D.C. for Disaster Aid
Florida citrus growers were optimistic after the House passed an $81 billion disaster package by a vote of 251-169. However, Politico says House Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas says…
Infrastructure Overhaul Talks to Begin in January
South Dakota Republican John Thune, Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, will be very involved with President Trump’s $1 billion plan to overhaul the nation’s infrastructure in January. A Pro…
Groups Want Tax-Extender Bill Passed in 2017
…Dakota Republican John Hoeven is the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. He told Agri-Pulse that action on the bill will likely be delayed until early next year. From the…