…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image credits: Ft. Wayne – Circa September 2016: Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop. This is the US version of the popular Canadian…
China Banning Poultry Imports Due To HPAI
…seven humans in mainland China have been confirmed as infected in recent weeks, with two of them dying after H7N9 exposure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The Western View: Excuse me, Mr Trump
…believe federal control will protect natural and cultural resources, increase access to parks and public lands, and protect species and wildlife. This, to me, amounts to keeping our forests under…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.” Acres terminated early from CRP under these land tenure provisions will be eligible for priority enrollment consideration into the CRP…
Administration Still Fighting for Beef Producers
…that trade deal wasn’t finished. The USTR says it’s going to relaunch the fight, starting with possible tariffs on European products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Dairy Exports Quadruple in Value Over 10 years
USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the value of U.S. dairy exports more than quadrupled between 2004-2014. Farm Futures magazine says that makes the U.S. the third largest dairy exporter in…
National Alfalfa Checkoff Launches on January 1st
…lack of research. Nelson adds, “There isn’t the same public commitment to research that you see in corn, beans, and wheat.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
…incomes in China and increasing demand for beef should be a key driver in that market during the next several years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Net Farm Income Down for Third Straight Year
…further in 2016. Production expenses were forecast to contract in 2016 but not enough to offset the drop in commodity prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…engaged its resources to support a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; and extending new conservation…
MyPlate, MyWins Helps Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions
…MyPlate, MyWins is the place to start,” said Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. “With the new resources available on the MyPlate, MyWins webpages, Americans can…
CA Leads Nation in Direct Farm Sales
…2015 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey is the first-ever survey conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service to produce benchmark data about local food marketing practices. This 2012 Census of…
Sodexo Food Service Announces New Animal Welfare Standards
In a joint announcement with the Humane Society of the U.S., food service company Sodexo announced it’s adopting new animal welfare requirements for broiler chickens and other livestock, one day…
Budget Patch Averts Ag Lending Crisis
…are pushing the nation’s farmers to the limit, and producers are turning to lenders for help in staving off disaster. The increasing demand pushed the Farm Service Agency to wind…