…below), Syngenta says FarmShots was developed to help farmers, agronomists and retailers quickly and accurately spot field issues caused by planter skips, emergence, insect feeding, poor plant nutrition, crop diseases,…
Southern Plains Drought Becoming “Rapidly Dire”
…Iowa and Nebraska, and the Dakota’s. In the Southeastern U.S., drought conditions improved due to an abundance of rainfall in the last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
NAFTA Exit Would Trigger 15 cent Mexican Sugar Tariff
Withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) would revert the U.S. tariff on sugar imports from Mexico to 15 cents per-pound, the level in place before NAFTA went…
Agri View: Caring for Your Pet
…survey by a national pet group says that they are not fed like the rest of the family. Most shoppers take little time to read the label on pet food…
Growth Energy: More Biofuels Vital to Improving U.S. Energy Outlook
…prices never stay low forever. Homegrown fuels like ethanol are already saving the average American household $142, according to the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, and those savings will only…
Study Of U.S. Grains Council ROI
…Wednesday meeting, a panel of USGC international staff shared their perspectives on ethanol market development and promotion efforts in three key and growing markets, Japan, India and Latin America. “The…
FFA Members Celebrate National FFA Week
…our lives while sharing the message of agricultural education as part of National FFA Week. National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to host activities that raise awareness…
Coldwell Solar Displays Energy Savings at World Ag Expo
AgNet West spoke with Director of Ag Project Development for Coldwell Solar Jamie Logan at the at the 51st World Ag Expo taking place at the International Agri-Center in Tulare….
Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
…session of this year’s event. Secretary Perdue is expected to share his vision for the U.S. Department of Agriculture including his thoughts on a new farm bill, international trade, rural…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wants Beef Defined
…American Meat Institute also made it a hot topic at the recently held International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada: Trade Problems Expected with the U.S. Even if NAFTA is Signed
Canada expects trade challenges from the U.S. will continue even if the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks are successful. A senior Canadian government official says: “Even if a…
Former Ag Trade Negotiator Says Much Work Left on NAFTA
A former Obama administration trade official says there is too much left to do before the deadline for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks. Former Chief Agricultural Negotiator…
Agri View: Shipping Affects Food Prices
…knows that vast amounts of every crop farmers grow is exported. It keeps American farmers in business. It takes a lot of big ships to transport all of those crops….
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…Programs. The National Dairy FARM Program comprises dairy farmers, cooperatives and processors across the United States. The National Milk Producers Federation, with support from Dairy Management, Inc., created the National…