A Canada-based financial group outlines trade without the North American Free Trade Agreement in a new report called “The Day After NAFTA.” BMO Financial Group of Montreal published the report…
2017 Census of Agriculture Gets Underway
…producers this week. Conducted once every five years, the census aims to get a complete and accurate picture of American agriculture. The resulting data are used by farmers, ranchers, trade…
Perdue Announces National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. The terms for these appointees are effective immediately and expire…
Register for New Educational Program for Beginning Farmers
…by First Generation Farmers (FGF), a non-profit that started four years ago in Brentwood. Courtesy: First Generation Farmers FGF believes that training and mentoring those interested in farming is essential…
Celebrating National French Toast Day
Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll need plenty of milk, eggs and bread to start your day today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National French…
Former BPI Employees Apply for Financial Aid Fund
…fell off following a series of media reports that referred to the company’s Lean Finely Textured Beef product as “pink slime.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives
…from Montana, will go to Senate and congressional offices. The annual tree-lighting ceremony at the Capitol is scheduled for December 6th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ethanol Groups Applaud EPA Point of Obligation Announcement
Last week’s decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject petitions to change the Renewable Fuel Standard point of obligation drew applause from ethanol groups. The American Coalition for…
Trade Tops China, Canada Meeting Agenda
…that Canada says will “create good, middle-class jobs,” according to Bloomberg News. The trip comes as Canada is in the midst of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement with…
Survey Shows Young Farmers Ready to Defy Odds
The new generation of young farmers expects to overcome major barriers to their success in agriculture, according to a freshly released national survey. Young farmers expect to tackle barriers including…
Taking the Hassle Out of Using Grease Guns
…products designed to save farmers time and eliminate waste. Those who use a grease gun on a regular basis are familiar with the challenges of getting the grease coupler onto…
John Deere Sales and Income Numbers Climb
…farm and construction equipment showed improvements, while our actions to build a more durable business model yielded stronger results,” he adds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
H-2A Minimum Wage for Guest Workers Likely to Rise in Several States
The minimum wage for H-2A guest workers is likely to rise in several states during 2018. The National Ag Statistics Service surveys the prevailing wages of field and livestock workers…
South Korea Minister Says No Concessions in Farm-Sector KORUS Discussions
…deficit it currently faces in trade with South Korea. The trade minister said America is looking to export more goods from the auto and steel industries but did say another…