…two reports were issued by USDA, one noting that the numbers of family farmers were shrinking in America while the second cited a continued reduction in farm income. “Revenues for…
Protecting Natural Resources Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…Project (Nebraska National Forest and Pawnee National Grasslands) $874,746 (Forest Service $547,336 NRCS $327,410) Oregon – Salmon Superhwy Basin Management Project (Siuslaw National Forest) $412,855 (Forest Service $162,855 NRCS $250,000)…
Lemons from Argentina Allowed for Import
…to the place of production; and inspection for quarantine pests by the Argentine National Plant Protection Organization. Additionally, lemons from northwest Argentina would have to be harvested green within a…
Christmas Dogs
…its a win for them, it’s a win for the dogs. Learn more about the Newfoundland Club of America and the Newfoundland Dog Rescue Program. Also please check out their…
Research Shows Wind Turbines Impact on Field Crops
…Air movement rustling the plants also allows sunlight to reach lower corn and soybean leaves, encouraging photosynthesis, according to the study. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Releases Six Ranches Under Quarantine for Bovine TB
…will be eligible for food use. Full testing of all cattle under quarantine is expected to be completed early next month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Court Dismisses Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Standards Case
In what agriculture groups call a victory, a federal court last week dismissed a lawsuit that would have forced the Environmental Protection Agency to impose strict nutrient standards on farmers…
EU and Japan Finalizing Free Trade Agreement Talks
…has indicated a deal could be reached by the end of this month. However, it looks more likely that a deal will be completed early next year. From the National…
Former U.S. Trade Official Says TPP Likely to Resurface
…told the Washington International Trade Association last week she believes TPP was a victim of “bad timing.” She argued the agreement is too important for U.S. economic and strategic reasons…
Agri View: Chicken Consumption
…eating more chicken. This is good news for poultry farmers of course. Americans eat chicken 10 to 12 times a month. That is more than 50 pounds per year. So…
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today appointed seven members and five alternates to serve on the National Processed Raspberry Council. The appointees will serve 3-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2017, and…
Is 2017 A Turnaround Year For Farmers
…that’s at it’s highest level in 14 years. MetLife, a major farm mortgage lender, feels that as farmers cut acreage and supplies drop, prices could rise. U.S. farmers are predicted…
Alternate Asian Trade Pact Gains Traction
…the deal last week and Australia is still moving ahead to ratify the agreement. Vietnam is also showing interest in proceeding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
E.U.-Canada Trade Deal In Trouble Again
…The National Pork Producers Council says they support the agreement but are skeptical any progress is being made due to the stubbornness of E.U. negotiators regarding various parts of the…