…month, to agricultural producers through the Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs. Approximately $3 billion in payments will be made…
Celebrating National Cheese Curd Day
…pieces of curdled milk either eaten alone as a snack, or used for other things. They have a mild and cheddar-like flavor. And, like cheddar, the color can be white,…
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…American Farm Bureau Federation, American Beekeeping Federation, American Honey Producers Association, and the National Aquaculture Association. Key Quotes: Kevin Kester “Livestock haulers are highly-trained professionals who take careful steps to…
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
…also forecast reduced feed and residual use. The season-average corn price received by producers is unchanged at $3.50 per bushel. Soybean production is forecast at 4.69 billion bushels, down 3.5…
Secretary Perdue Comments on USMCA
…will maintain and improve the highly productive integrated agricultural relationship we have as nations. Notably, as one of the President’s top goals, this deal eliminates Canada’s unfair ‘Class 7’ milk…
RFA Applauds President Trump’s E15 Announcement
…signal to the marketplace at just the right time, as both farmers and renewable fuel producers desperately need new market opportunities and sources of demand.” RFA Chairman Neil Koehler, CEO…
Secretary Perdue Highlights the Benefits of the USMCA for California Producers
…for agriculture to have our three nations again put back together in a trilateral deal,” said Secretary Perdue. “It’s extremely important for our west coast producers in that market.” Secretary…
NCF Accepting Applications for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
…careers in the beef industry. “The CME Beef Industry Scholarship is an investment in the next generation of cattle producers. CME Group is pleased to support the brightest talent of…
Ag Economy Index Sharply Lower on Farm Income Concerns
…August reading of 129 and its lowest reading since October 2016. Organizers say the barometer, a sentiment index based upon a nationwide monthly survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers, has…
Canada Dairy Industry: New NAFTA a Bad Outcome
…it also “lets the Americans dictate” Canada’s dairy policies. The organization says the livelihood of the thousands of Canadians and the future generations of dairy producers is seriously at risk…
USMCA: No Pathway Forward for Beef Labeling
…its backs on U.S. cattle producers.” The organization says the administration missed an opportunity to re-establish a viable country-of-origin labeling program for U.S. beef products. In August, the association sent…
Registration Now Open for 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…work with other industry leaders on both beef checkoff and NCBA policy efforts, and appreciate fellowship with thousands of other cattle producers from around the country. And that just scratches…
Agriculture Awaits New Farm Bill as 2014 Bill Expires
…a bill following the November elections. Conaway seems eager to wrap up as much work as possible, saying last week “producers don’t need the additional anxiety or uncertainty” of not…
USDA-NASS Announces 2017 Census of Agriculture Response Rate, Data Release Details
…Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue also offered his thanks to producers for taking part in the Census, via a video message that can be viewed at www.nass.usda.gov. The 71.5 percent…