…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…
U.S. Pork Producers Seeking Expanded Export Opportunities
…Therefore, expanding export opportunities through trade agreements remains a top priority for U.S. pork producers, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Director of International Affairs Maria Zieba said today at a…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…Urges U.S. to Complete the Job in Negotiations to Come ARLINGTON, VA (NMPF-September 25, 2019) — The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked the…
NCBA President Jennifer Houston Testifies on State of Cattle Industry
…her oral testimony with a pledge to keep doing the hard work that’s necessary to help improve prospects for America’s cattle producers. “I’m proud to lead and represent the members…
‘Windows of Opportunity’ for Summer Cover Crops
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases…