…more information, including Chairman Conaway’s opening statement and the archived webcast. Witness List: Panel I Dr. Robert Johansson, Chief Economist, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC Dr. Nathan Kauffman,…
Seneca Valley Virus Disease Reports Increasing
…producers who suspect the virus in their operation should contact their veterinarian and state agriculture department immediately, as visual diagnosis is not possible. Further, if suspected, producers should quarantine animals…
Roberts Joins Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Farmers of Redundant Regulation
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts announced his support Tuesday for a bill that would eliminate redundant federal permitting requirements for pesticide applications. The Sensible Environmental Protection Act amends the…
House Agriculture Committee Holding Farm Bill Hearing Wednesday
A hearing by the House Agriculture Committee today (Wednesday) focuses on setting the stage for the next farm bill. House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway says farmers and ranchers are enduring…
Trudeau Talks Dairy Trade with House Speaker Ryan
…Report. Dairy groups and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture had asked Trump to raise the issue with Trudeau. The U.S. dairy groups say Canada’s dairy pricing structure…
USDA Seeks Nominators to Cattlemen’s Beef Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is accepting applications from any state cattle association or state general farm organization that wants to be certified as eligible…
50th World Ag Expo in Central Valley
…have the chance to meet with exhibitors and learn about career opportunities within the agriculture industry. Live webcams of World Ag Expo’s show grounds, powered by HD Relay, can be…
Farmland Values Continue to Decline
…significantly in the nation’s midsection, according to Federal Reserve Banks, but the story is a little different when you look at USDA numbers. Gary Crawford has the story. USDA Farm…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…has been a member of numerous agriculture associations, including the Tulare County Farm Bureau’s Youth Leadership Program. “I am excited about my future in agriculture,” said Guthrie. “I have worked…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 14
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Groups Urge New U.S. Attorney General to Block Major Ag Mergers
More than 300 groups signed a letter calling on newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to block the three major seed and chemical mergers being reviewed by the Department…
Agriculture Committee Facing Confirmation Hearings
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold 18 confirmation hearings in the coming months for positions in the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies. While yet to be scheduled, a…
Agri View: Food Price Index
Everett Griner talks about the current Food Price Index costs trends in today’s Agri View. Download Food Price Index Our Department of Agriculture maintains a Food Price Index. It is…
Farmers Likely to Get Smaller Government Payments in 2017
One factor expected to help bring net farm income down slightly this year is projected lower direct government payments to farmers. Gary Crawford has the story. USDA…