The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 54 grants totaling more than $17.7 million for plant research that helps optimize crop production, mitigate…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…women and other minority farmers and ranchers.” Acting FSA Administrator Chris Beyerhelm County committees are made up of farmers and ranchers elected by other producers in their communities to guide…
Almond Board: Marketing Program Journey
…France, Germany, India, China and South Korea. As we look to the future, we consider both new markets and expansion in these current markets. Read more from the Almond Board….
NPPC White Paper Details Benefits Of NAFTA
Following last week’s notification by the Trump administration that it will renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the National Pork Producers Council released a white paper on the…
Celebrating National Wine Day
…coming up on This Land of Ours. Today you can pour a glass of your favorite wine to celebrate and participate in National Wine Day. Celebrated on this…
New Proposal Could Protect Farm Workers from Deportation
…a history of working in American agriculture. The bill may also provide them a path to long-term residence and citizenship. Workers that can prove 100 days of employment in American…
AZ Rancher Wants Burden of Federal Regulations Lifted
…in unchecked authority over land-use planning and has been abused by administrators and capitalized on by environmental groups through continuous litigation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Elanco Seeks Injunction Against Deceptive rbST Advertising
…20 years, with rbST used to help cows give more milk without changing the safety and quality of American dairy products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Heritage Action Praises Trump’s Budget Proposals
…for Republicans to unite around fiscally responsible reform for food stamps, disability insurance, and the Earned Income Tax Credit,” Needham says. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Budget Proposal Puts Perdue in Awkward Position
…toward boosting U.S. exports. These proposed cuts follow a promise from the secretary that the administration would focus on expanding foreign market access to help farmers. The plan also proposes…
Agri View: Shaking Up NAFTA
Everett Griner talks about the shaking up of the NAFTA trade deal in today’s Agri View. Farmers in general, agriculture in particular, is looking at anxiety…
Robust Organic Sector Posts New Records in U.S. Sales
The robust American organic sector stayed on its upward trajectory in 2016, gaining new market share and shattering records, as consumers across the United States ate and used more organic…
Conaway, Peterson Host Agriculture Committee Roundtable with Sec. Perdue and Amb. Lighthizer on Trade
…I look forward to working with him and Sec. Perdue to secure even better deals for America’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters,” said Chairman Conaway. “This roundtable was an opportunity for…
ARS Hydrologist Honored for Bringing Accuracy to Soil Moisture Satellite Work
…farmers to plant or harvest crops when soil moisture levels will provide the best yield. In the past, such modifications were based mostly on growers’ observations and experience. The National…