…to the Estate Tax. Ag Looking for Tax Certainty from Candidates Agriculture is looking for tax certainty from whoever wins the White House. American Farm Bureau Federation tax adviser Pat…
Technology Needed to Meet Population Growth
…Meet Population Growth Speaking at the recent Forbes AgTech Summit, Dan Hodgson of Farm Quality Assurance discussed the importance of technology in agriculture. He says the future depends on it….
Dollars Spent at Farmers Market
We already know the many great reasons why we should buy directly from a Farmers Market and roadside stand. Cathy Isom tells you how your dollars spent at a Farmers…
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
…of Agriculture in 2014. However, only 10 percent of that grant is dedicated to advising interested farmers. Organizers say the donation from Wal-Mart will complement those efforts in assisting farmers…
China Extends Cotton Stockpile Sales
China will continue to sell state-owned cotton reserves through September, a month beyond the nation’s original intentions. A joint statement from the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry…
No GMO Wheat Found in South Korea Imports
…added it would continue to test shipments of U.S. wheat and flour for GMO traits and reject the shipments if any rogue strain of wheat is detected. From the National…
Study Says Consumers Support GMO labeling
…surveyed just more than 1,000 adults and was conducted July 21st-25th, before President Obama signed the labeling law on July 29th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
House says ‘No Reason’ to Hold TPP Vote
…labor provisions. Ryan was doubtful that the changes would happen, providing a grim outlook for getting approval for the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmland Values Dip Amid Lower Crop Prices
…In February, USDA said declining commodity prices will push farm income down 2.8 percent to $54.8 billion this year, less than half of the 2013 record. From the National Association…
Agri View: Telematics
…tells you what it concerns. It is transferring electronic information from one origin to a storage source. And farmers are using it? They are saving data from equipment in the…
Group GAP And Food Safety
USDA Good Agricultural Practices are now available for small and mid-sized farmers in group form as a means of food safety certification. Rod Bain reports. Group GAP And Food Safety…
Wine Industry a Boone for California, U.S., Economies
…an economic engine for our nation.” The report shows growth of 17 percent in statewide impact, from $49.2 to $57.6 billion, and 19 percent in national impact from $96 billion…
Agriculture Production Costs Sharply Decline in 2015
U.S. farmers spent far less on agriculture production in 2015 compared to 2014, according to the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. A new report shows farmers spent $362.8…
CME ‘Enhancing’ Live Cattle Markets
In response to feedback from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and independent studies by Informa Economics, CME Group Friday announced what it calls enhancements to the live cattle futures market….