…as a sunset clause that would allow any of the three parties to walk away from the deal after five years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Foreign Competitors Increasing Spending on Ag Exports
…is one reason why organizations that participate in USDA cost-share export programs are calling for more funding of the U.S. program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
What the Budget Bill Means for Farmers and Ranchers
…make it into the bipartisan budget bill. Lawmakers say they will continue working with the grain industry to find a solution. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Committee Leaders Praise Bipartisan Budget Act
…He says they have more work to do on behalf of America’s farmers during the development of the 2018 farm bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 13.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2018
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 13.1 million cotton acres this spring, up 3.7 percent from 2017, according to the National Cotton Council 37th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey….
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
The California Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual Preliminary Grape Crush Report summarizing the size and value of the 2017 California grape crush. Allied Grape Growers estimated a four million-ton…
NRCS Specialist Returns from Retirement to Assist Wildfire Relief Efforts
Communities in northern and southern California continue their ongoing wildfire relief efforts. To facilitate the process the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) called on the expertise of Rich Casale,…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications from California rice producers in 10 Central Valley counties for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) – Rice Stewardship Partnership,…
Farm Bureau Asks Court to Block Obama WOTUS Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation, the Texas Farm Bureau and other members of a broad industry and agricultural coalition have asked a federal district court in Texas to issue a…
Celebrating National Pizza Day
…Land of Ours. In case you’re still trying to figure out what’s for dinner tonight, allow me to offer this suggestion. Today is National Pizza day, celebrated every year on…
USDA February WASDE Report
…price for wheat unchanged at $4.60 per bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read the full February 2018 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Report….
Cruz Hold on Northey Continues
…Northey as the USDA undersecretary for farm and foreign agricultural services since October of last year, wanting to reach a deal on biofuel credit prices under the Renewable Fuel Standard….
Conaway Wants Farm Bill Movement Next Month
…his committee will include a strong crop insurance component, and he will work to fight off attempts to weaken crop insurance. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…cotton, fruits/nuts, and vegetables/melons. Direct government farm payments are forecast to decline $2.1 billion (18.6 percent) to $9.3 billion in 2018, reflecting large declines in Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price…