…to enhance agricultural research that supports the G20 Nations’ Wheat Initiative, benefiting U.S. farmers and consumers as well as the global community. This international partnership includes USDA’s NIFA and the…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…is restraining export opportunities for U.S. wheat farmers and farmers from Canada, Australia and other wheat exporting countries to the detriment of Chinese consumers.” The facts also argue against potential…
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…Rural Development has measurably improved the lives and livelihoods for millions of rural Americans – and their future looks much brighter today than when President Obama took office,” Vilsack said….
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…and snow might help to slow down foot traffic to their farm. “That way we don’t have to turn people away,” Geri Hyder said. Other California Christmas tree farmers cite…
AFBF Pres. Duvall Comments on Nomination of Ryan Zinke to Interior
…before him. Farmers and ranchers have suffered abuse at the hands of the Interior Department. Arbitrary limits on grazing have harmed animal agriculture. Wild horses and burros have overgrazed and…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…confidence among Americans—including among our farmers and ranchers—in the framework of our agreements, at least as they have been enforced, is sharply waning. Put simply, Americans are tired of being…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…a third generation farmer. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill spoke with Phippen about his life as an almond grower and his plans for the future. Hear the full…
Lower Beef Prices Good for Consumers
…and rib roast. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says November 2016 was the largest beef production month since 2010. As a result, industry experts at beef industry analyst firm CattleFax…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…the world’s food. The governors were meeting this week as part of the Western Governors Association meeting in San Diego, California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
…notified Canada of the bovine TB outbreak when a cow from Alberta tested positive for bovine TB at a U.S. slaughterhouse. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Rushing to Finish Organic Livestock Welfare Rule
…DeFazio said he “supports USDA’s work” on the rule and urged the White House and USDA to finalize the rule quickly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foreign Trade Negotiator Says U.S. Will Restore TPP, Eventually
…U.S. cattle industry will build due to a 13 percent tariff differential in Australia’s favor in a billion-dollar market, being Japan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Trade with Cuba
…significant benefits for U.S. agriculture. Expansion has the support of farmers, economists, ag lenders, commodity groups and some members of Congress. It could ultimately arise to 800 million dollars a…
Greater Flexibility on Using Phosphorus from Manure
By Jan Suszkiw, Agriculture Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists and their collaborators have developed a mobile system for removing phosphorus from cow manure that may offer dairy farmers…