…Topic Audience Presentation Date Presenter Dairy Stockmanship Skills Co-ops, Producers September 29, 2016 Dr. Ben Bartlett Calf Care Co-ops, Producers Oct. 6, 2016 Dr. Liz Cox Euthanasia Guidelines Co-ops, Producers…
NPPC, Farm Bureau Win FOIA Case Against EPA
A federal appeals court Friday overruled a lower court decision to throw out a lawsuit brought by the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation against the…
Dairy Groups Urge Challenge to Dairy Agreement in Canada
…and fair and transparent trade.” The U.S. groups, including the National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association, oppose a Canadian Agreement in…
Ag Producers Cut Expenses by Nine Percent
Farmers and ranchers cut their production costs by roughly nine percent last year. A report in Successful Farming said the cuts were caused by an end to the agricultural boom…
Agri View: Pecan Marketing Order
…the June 2016 handler marketing agreement sign-up period. Marketing orders are industry-driven programs that help fruit, vegetable, dairy and specialty crop producers and handlers establish and maintain orderly marketing conditions….
National Mango Board Members Named
…importers Christopher A. Ciruli, of Tubac, Ariz.; Jiovani Guevara, of Phoenix; and Marsela Mcgrane-Vogel, of San Pedro, Calif. Also appointed are foreign producers Norberto Galvan, of Tapachula Chiapas, Mexico; Joaquin…
Companion Bill Would Improve Access to Conservation Assistance
…for American producers who participate in voluntary conservation programs. “Farmers have a lot of work to do, and every second they’re stuck inside completing reporting requirements is time they can’t…
California to Receive About $6 Million from USDA Grant Program
…of the funding will go to projects that benefit historically underserved producers, military veterans, and new and beginning farmers. A full listing of this fiscal year’s selected projects is available…
Ag Reacts to the Heritage Foundation Report
…producers have been particularly difficult. “Congress and agriculture groups have worked toward a more market-oriented system in recent years,” Moore said. Tom Sell of the lobbying firm Combest, Sell and…
Improving Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs
…even further disadvantaged. This bill would remove this burdensome regulation for NRCS cost share recipients. “Farmers and producers across Minnesota are eager to take part in voluntary conservation programs, but…
Heritage Foundation Looking to the 2018 Farm Bill
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Heritage Foundation Addressing Risk in Agriculture By Daren Bakst, Josh Sewell and Brian Wright Introduction Agricultural producers, similar to other businesses, face significant risk….
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…focus on water quality, conservation finance and assistance to historically underserved USDA customers. Approximately 25 percent of the funding announced today will go to projects that benefit historically underserved producers,…
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…Rater. “Resulting information is used by producers, buyers, suppliers, policymakers, and others. I encourage each person to take the time to respond.” For more information visit the NASS web pages…
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
…Right now, only 1 percent white milk is allowed by USDA in schools – and any flavored milk must be fat-free. That restriction has reduced overall school milk consumption, and…