…President Trump and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue have both said that immigration reform that works for farmers is a top priority. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Winterkill Likely in Wheat Belt
…However, with the combination of little-to-no snow cover and brutally-cold temps, that means there likely will be at least some winterkill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Wants More Done to Combat Crop Insurance Fraud
…is also going to finalize some changes in their review processes to better identify the root causes of insurance claim errors. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Eleven States Support Injunction Against California’s Prop 65 Regulation
…any products possibly containing Dicamba to bear what the groups call a “false and misleading label.” Gordon Stoner, President of the National Association of Wheat Growers, says he’s pleased that…
Agri View: Texas Storm Losses
…strike. Like Hurricane Harvey which struck the Texas area and the Gulf coast back in September. Everett tells us some of the losses suffered by the cotton farmers, livestock farmers,…
Celebrating One of the Most Loved Pastas
…to give it a try on National Spaghetti Day which is recognized every January 4th. On this day, people all over the world celebrate this dish by feeding their families…
Report: Vertical Farming Happening Now
…same square footage. The vertical farming market is expected to be worth $5.8 billion, by 2022, according to market research firms. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No Link Between Small Wild Birds and Rodents to 2014-15 HPAI Outbreak
…between those types of sites. In contrast, 83 out of 527 waterfowl sampled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture tested positive for influenza A. From the National Association of Farm…
Demand Supporting Hog Prices
…is expected to grow more rapidly this year, with a drop in unemployment, along with the world economy expected to be the strongest since the 2008-2009 recession. From the National…
NAFTA Withdraw Threats Put Transportation Jobs in Jeopardy
…percent of rail cars are directly associated with overall international trade, and approximately 50,000 rail jobs are dependent on international trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Groups Launch ‘Farm Town Strong’ Campaign to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…(AFBF) and National Farmers Union (NFU) announced a new campaign, “Farm Town Strong,” to raise awareness of the crisis’ impact on farming communities. The campaign will also provide resources and…
Bill Seeks Tighter Scrutiny of Organic Products
…legislation would also nearly double the budget for the USDA’s National Organic Program over the next five years to $24 million. The bill also allows organic inspectors to share information…
Marijuana Operation Seeks Farm Status in Washington State
…be considered an agricultural activity because it is still covered by the state’s controlled substances act and is not taxed like an agricultural product. From the National Association of Farm…
Report Shows 2014-15 HPAI Impact
…Prices for many poultry products remained at multi-year lows in 2016, partly due to lingering export weakness related to the outbreak. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….