Everett Griner talks about farmers struggle and the economic ride in today’s Agri View. Up and Down Ride…
Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…committee elections. Through the county committees, farmers and ranchers have a voice; their opinions and ideas get to be heard on federal farm programs.” Vilsack added, “We’ve seen an increase…
Organizations Confirm Support for Biotech Wheat
…Association of Wheat Growers • National Farmers Union • North American Millers’ Association • U.S. Wheat Associates Canadian signatories: • Canadian National Millers Association • Cereals Canada • Grain Farmers…
Costa Announces $6.3 Million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants
…federal funding to help communities in California modernize their water infrastructure and more efficiently use scarce water resources. “San Joaquin Valley growers are national leaders in water conservation because they…
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
…“In the last year, industry has estimated PEDv has killed some 7 million piglets and caused tremendous hardship for many American pork producers,” said Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. “The number of…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Views; Citrus Conference
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes grower views on the future of citrus and a preview of Florida Citrus Mutual’s upcoming citrus industry conference. Want to…
Future of Precision Agriculture
…Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Karl Dawson, tells us what he sees as the future of precision agriculture. For Part 1, see Modern Farming and Precision Agriculture. →…
Time to End Trade Talks with Japan?
…the story. TPP Trade Talks with Japan Grassley sides with the National Pork Producers Council, National Association of Wheat Growers, USA Rice Federation and others in calling on the Obama…
Agri View: Fastest Growing Areas of America
Everett Griner talks about small towns in America in today’s Agri View. Fastest Growing Areas of America…
Weekly Broiler Hatchery Report Released
Released June 4, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the United States Up 1 Percent…
Monthly Dairy Products Report
Released June 4, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). April 2014 Highlights Total cheese output (excluding cottage cheese) was…
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…warned that water-rights holders in other watersheds and those holding senior rights could face cutoffs in coming weeks. “California farmers and ranchers know better than anybody that rains haven’t come…
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
…Secretary also announced that retiring farmers enrolled in CRP could receive incentives to transfer a portion of their land to beginning, disadvantaged or veteran farmers through the Transition Incentives Program…
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…habitat in rice fields, pollinator support on farms, and the resolute commitment to conservation demonstrated throughout agriculture. I urge our farmers and ranchers to strongly consider this new category.” More…