…can benefit from USDA support, whether they are just starting a career on the farm or looking to expand their operation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Comments on Trump Challenging India Market Practices
…Conaway says Congress should do also stand up for farmers and ranchers by passing a strong new farm bill this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Projects Smaller Corn, Soybean Crops
…states of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The season-average farm price is projected at a range of $4.50 to $5.50 per bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Texas Tech to Launch Veterinary School
…Coordinating Board detailing the shortages of large animal and rural veterinarians in Texas, and the adverse impact on global food supplies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretaries Perdue and Zinke Join Forces to Combat 2018 Wildfire Season
…the two said both departments will collaborate to ensure all firefighting assets are being used in an efficient and effective manner. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
American Farmland Trust Study: U.S. Farmland Shrinking
…allowing large-scale farmland loss to continue “imperils our ability to feed our growing population.” It also challenges the nation’s economic prosperity. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Steps Up Pork Inspections, Slowing Imports
…percent additional tariff China has placed on U.S. pork and other goods stemming from a trade dispute with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Want Answers on RFS Economic Hardship Waiver to CVR
…EPA and Icahn to answer questions about the exemption and how it was granted by no later than May 22, 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wheat Growers Talk Farm Bill with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
…is hoping to bring the new farm bill to the full House of Representatives for consideration as early as next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCGA 2018 Yield Contest Online Entry Now Open
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is inviting farmers to register early for the organization’s National Corn Yield Contest. As farmers are in the fields planting corn, an early registration…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
…Agriculture and Natural Resources’ (UCANR) Agricultural Issues Center and UC Cooperative Extension provide important information for growers contemplating new commodities to grow. The latest study, “Sample Costs to Produce and…
Time is Nearly Up for Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Applications
…and will officially close on Friday, May 11. “The National Cotton Council urges all cotton producers to be sure and visit their local Farm Service Agency office before May 11,…
NOW Sterile Release Program Moving Quicker Than Anticipated
…and don’t produce any offspring and essentially, like we’ve done with Pink Bollworm, basically mate them out of existence,” said Western Agricultural Processors Association President and CEO Roger Isom. “The…
China Trade Discussion Continues Next Week
…North American Free Trade Agreement with counterparts from Canada and Mexico, hoping to reach an agreement within the next few weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….