…multiple USDA agencies including NIFA, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Agricultural Research Service, Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service and U.S. Forest Service. Examples of projects that…
NPPC Joins Groups Urging Court To Nix WOTUS
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) joined dozens of other agricultural organizations, businesses and municipalities in asking a federal court to throw out a Clean Water Act rule that would…
Pumpkin Storage
…have a pumpkin variety that can be baked or pureed to use as a filling for a homemade pumpkin pie or a soup. USDA’s Marketing Service spokesperson Dave Horner says…
Cash Rents Still Went Up This Year
The National Ag Statistics Service said cash rents dropped six percent around the U.S. compared to last year. Cash rental rates hadn’t dropped since 2007. However, an Ag Web Dot…
Calls for New Relief Provisions in Next Farm Bill
…Service Agency operating loans, and they’d like to see disaster relief loans be more affordable for producers in times of crisis. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
America Will Lose Standing in Pacific Rim without TPP
…in upholding them.” He said the U.S. credibility in the region will take a significant hit if America doesn’t pass TPP. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dairy Industry Want Margin Protection Program Fixed
…We don’t know what the playing field is going to look like and we need to be ready for whatever happens.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Economy Barometer Dips
…plan to lower fertilizer rates and 35 percent plan to adjust trait packages in their seed varieties. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read the full repo…
Walnuts, Raisins and Prunes Report
…Food and Agricultural Code. The report includes all tonnages of walnuts, raisins, and prunes that were either produced by the handler or purchased from producers. Final weighted average price, including…
NMPF Pres. Commemorates Centennial / Sets Path for Future
Mulhern As the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) begins its second century, the organization is redoubling its efforts to advocate forcefully on behalf of its members in areas including economic…
American Lamb Board Appointments Announced
…research and promotion activities. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which ensures fiscal accountability and program integrity for participating stakeholders. From: USDA American Lamb Board…
Government and Industry Groups Ask Court to Overturn EPA Water Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with dozens of agricultural, business and municipal entities, asked a federal court to vacate the EPA’s and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “Waters…
National Vinegar Day
Cathy Isom gives us some tasty facts about a National day to honor one of the finest common household products that you can eat and also clean with. That’s coming…
Dicamba Dispute Leads to Farmer’s Death
…use of dicamba. Further frustrating farmers, insurance companies will not compensate farmers for losses caused by wrongful or “off-label” herbicide applications. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….