…China is the largest buyer of U.S. sorghum products, purchasing more than $900 million worth last year. National Sorghum Producers released a statement Tuesday, saying U.S. sorghum producers and exporters…
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
…their toll on young livestock in several states. Thune alleges that some producers have been denied assistance through the program, as USDA says the producers lacked proper management protocols and…
Agri View: Kentucky Cattle
…And, in case you are interested, total United States cattle production as of January of this year was over 94 million head. Both milk and beef production looks like it…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…crop producers across the nation are united in providing consumers with healthy eating options by expanding the consumption of fruits and vegetables, bolstering research and pest management and supporting grower…
Farm Credit Administration Releases Quarterly Report
…animal receipts down from last year. The report says profit margins for corn and soybean producers are expected to be at or just above breakeven, with prices remaining near current…
Agri View: Turkey Production
…turkeys and turkey egg, production looks about 10 percent less than last year. Like all farm production forecast reflect the prices producers expect. As well as those of the previous…
Rabobank: Domestic Dairy Demand to Climb in 2018
…retail sales,” the report says. The challenge is that dairy product stocks are still high and burdensome. The Rabobank report says nonfat dry milk powder stocks are high at 154,000…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…program. I look forward to marking up next week’s Farm Bill with a full and open amendment process.” – Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) “Producers across America and the 1st District…
Argentina Market Now Open To U.S. Pork
With strong support and input from the National Pork Producers Council, the United States and Argentina this week finalized an export certificate that allows the U.S. pork industry to ship…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…of this farm bill must reflect the growing challenges family farmers face.” National Pork Producers Council The National Pork Producers Council hailed the House Committee on Agriculture’s inclusion in its…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Release of 2018 Farm Bill
…diligence and hard work in crafting the 2018 Farm Bill. The trend of low commodity prices over recent years and headlines about trade disputes have caused anxiety among agricultural producers…
Chairman Conaway Introduces the Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…strong farm bill for producers, consumers and all of rural America. After introducing the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), during a teleconference, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael…
Almond Update: Help with Produce Safety
The Almond Board of California is helping producers comply with the new Food Safety Modernization Act. ABC’s Director of Quality Assurances and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said there are a…
States Among Most Vulnerable from Proposed Tariffs
…of total personal income because of their large metro areas. Outside the middle of the country, California and Washington will see tariff impacts as they are major producers of fruits…