…Wisconsin has the largest number of farmers signed up for the program. According to an analysis from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), dairy farmers would have only received a…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…ranching families will benefit from trade with Japan.” Houston hailed today’s announcement as an important step forward for the U.S. beef industry. “For the past few years, U.S. beef producers…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…opened signup today for the program that helps producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities. “We know it’s tough out there for American farmers,…
Registration Opens for Massive 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…and they will appreciate fellowship with thousands of other cattle producers from around the country. The convention will again be preceded by 27thannual Cattlemen’s College, which is famous for stimulating…
Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms
…dairy farmer,” Perdue said to reporters after the event. “Everyone will have to make their own decisions economically whether they can survive.” Several reports featuring statements from dairy producers indicate…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…promotes economic growth and supports our producers. Building on the success of the year-round E15 rule, this forward-looking agreement makes improvements to the RFS program that will better harness the…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…Perdue to “fix” our cattle markets in response to the price disparity producers are currently having to endure. “First and foremost, I think it’s important to make clear – once…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
…hemp. Don’t toss bread, either. You’re just providing an invitation to racoons or other hungry critters. Anything that comes from milk should not be added to your compost. Rice also…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
…would: Give every dairy farmer a voice by eliminating the ability of coops to vote on behalf of member-producers on changes to federal milk marketing orders (bloc voting); Improve risk…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…and other nations,” CCM President Casey Creamer said in the statement. Walnut producers will also see significant benefits from the Japanese trade deal, as the country is the fourth-largest market…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…practices, chicken producers in the U.S. have significantly reduced the use of water, farmland, electricity, greenhouse gas emissions, and other valuable natural resources. In fact, producing the same amount of…
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
While dairy producers might not be feeling it amidst ongoing trade issues and price concerns, the demand for dairy is the strongest it’s been in the past five decades. According…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
…Steve Kaffka, Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis. “It seems a natural opportunity for dairy producers to take a look at what would be a…
Concerns Over New Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico
…the Mexican growers to the negotiating table and led to a result that protects U.S. tomato producers from unfair trade. It also removes major uncertainties for the Mexican growers and…