…online questionnaire that saves time for producers and improves data quality.” Those responding to the census of agriculture can now use mobile and desktop devices and readily access frequently asked…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…producers across America. “We’ve seen recent challenges in farm income and commodity prices,” said Dr. Robert Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for the Farm Production and Conservation mission area. “The…
Agri View: Interest Rates
Everett Griner talks about agriculture producers affected by the interest rates in today’s Agri View. Many farmers, large and small, have to borrow money to make a crop. Everett takes…
Improvements to Crop Insurance continue in 2018
…producers to customize their insurance coverage to best meet their risk management needs. This flexibility is especially important for producers having both irrigated and non-irrigated farming practices within the same…
Egg Supply Dropping Prices, Pressuring Cage-Free Market
…historical growth patterns as low egg prices encourage producers to pare back production. The rebalancing of the market will allow the cage-free transition to be driven by fundamental consumer demand…
Disaster Bill Includes Cotton, Dairy Provisions
…the bill, calling the support level “very disappointing,” as dairy producers continue to struggle with low milk prices and a “deeply flawed safety net program.” The bill also includes $2.6…
Wendy’s to Reduce Antibiotics Use in Beef Supply Chain
…Starting next year, Wendy’s will source about 15 percent of its beef from producers that have committed to a 20 percent reduction of the only medically important antibiotic product routinely…
Farm Co-ops Get Section 199 Fix in Tax Bill
…the tax legislation would result in a tax increase on farmers if the deduction was removed in the bill, as planned. National Milk Producers Federation President Jim Mulhern says the…
Organic Trade Association Filed Complaint About Organic Livestock Rule
…withdrawing the rule. However, Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts, who has consistently opposed the rule, says the move by USDA means organic livestock and poultry producers “can rest assured that…
Agri View: Political Questions and Issues
Everett Griner talks about some of the political questions and issues facing agriculture producers in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses what Congress has been most focused on, taxes and foreign…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…communities, and improve their bottom lines,” said Rob Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “Today’s announcement supports our efforts to help producers build economically-strong and resilient…
CDFA Announces Funding for Dairy Digester Development Program
…been allocated to support non-digester practices that reduce methane emissions from dairy and livestock operations through the Alternative Manure Management Program(AMMP). Milk producers and dairy digester developers can apply for…
Agri View: Two Crops in One
Everett Griner talks about how peanuts have developed into two lucrative crops for producers in today’s Agri View. Two Crops in One Image credit: Peanut Hay/Linda Luttrell/Pinterest…
Lighthizer defends U.S. Ag in WTO Meeting
…a proposed permanent exemption for market price supports for certain major ag producers. India and other countries have tried to create an ongoing loophole for certain types of price support…