…2, 2016 with notification in March 2017. Farmer/Rancher projects are conducted by agricultural producers with support and guidance from a technical advisor. Producers typically use their grants to conduct on-site…
Agri View: Cotton Producers Troubles
Everett Griner talks about 2016 not being a good year for cotton producers in today’s Agri View. Cotton Producers Troubles From: Ag Web Cotton Industry Ponders 2016 Planting Intentions, Market…
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
…the information they provide helps U.S. agriculture remain viable and capable. I urge them to respond to these surveys and thank producers for their cooperation,” said Messer. All reports are…
Dairy Growth Could Be in Waste Stream
…find value in the waste stream, much like the almond industry does utilizing almond hulls for feed. “I milked cows as a kid and we separated it,” Gallagher said. “You…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…to be successful,” said Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By supporting projects that offer tailored training, education, and technical assistance for producers and processors of local food, these grants will benefit…
Agri View: Egg Prices
…in 2016, a decrease from the 2015 average of $1.84, but higher than the $1.42 in 2014, before the past year’s avian flu outbreak that hit producers in Iowa and…
Farms Face Increased Financial Pressure, FB President Tells Ag Subcommittee
…in the 50-cent range. Milk that was selling for $20 or more per hundred pounds a couple years back now fetches $15 or $16. Net farm income, which includes other…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…felt by producers out in the countryside,” Johnson informed members of the committee. “Even more worrisome is the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts, which show a prolonged period of low…
Agri View: School Lunch Program
…Special Milk Program (SMP) The Special Milk Program provides milk to children in schools and childcare institutions who do not participate in other Federal meal service programs. The program reimburses…
Pacific Region Livestock Review
…percent from last year. California Milk Production California milk producers had a total of 1.77 million milk cows for February that produced 3.30 billion pounds of milk. Milk production is…
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal Prohibiting Promotion of Milk & Milk Products to Young Children The National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association urged…
Agri View: Drone On
…to save water and resources, and to get a bird’s-eye view of their crops. Videographer: Patrick Gilmore Producers: David Ehrenberg and Patrick Gilmore Senior Producer: Jeff Hertrick Editor: Nick Lunn…
California Grape Acreage Report
…information pre-printed. Producers were asked to update the information with new plantings, removals, and any other corrections; new growers were mailed a blank questionnaire. Growers were given six weeks to…
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations
…was selected above the $4 margin. Earlier this year, FSA gave producers the opportunity to pay their premium through additional options including via their milk cooperative or handler. This rule…