During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will receive survey forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The…
NMPF Statement on Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
“We appreciate the prompt action taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today to purchase $20 million worth of cheese products to donate to food assistance programs, following the request…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
Vilsack U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack talks with AgNet West on cheese purchase, extension of dairy MPP As the U.S. Department of Agriculture announces plans to purchase approximately 11 million pounds…
August Dairy Market Report
June and July data and statistics from the Agriculture Department have painted an increasingly compelling picture of a slow but steady recovery in U.S. dairy markets. The national average all-milk…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 23
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ChemChina / Syngenta Merger
…the offer to purchase and other documents relating to the U.S. offer that have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Investors and security holders are urged…
U.S. Egg Production up Nine Percent in July
United States egg production totaled 8.5 billion during July, up nine percent from last year. The Department of Agriculture released the monthly U.S. Chicken and Eggs production report Monday (8/22/2016)….
Senator Says TPP Will be A ‘Challenge’
US Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D) North Dakota One U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee member is not optimistic the Trans-Pacific Partnership will pass Congress. Senate Democrat Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota is…
Agri View: Eucalyptus
…Even insects avoid them. They became known as America’s largest weed. And so it shocked, might even Say it angered people when the department of agriculture decided to plant three…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 22
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Farmer of the Year Contest
Cathy Isom tells us about the Farmer of the Year contest that will award not one – but three important people for handwork and dedication to agriculture. That’s coming up…
Farm Groups Discuss Ag Policy with Trump
…America, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, National Farmers Union and The…
HFCS Prices Near Records as Usage Nears Lows
…in the U.S. Midwest at the highest in U.S. Department of Agriculture records dating back to 1994, even as U.S. consumption of carbonated soft drinks, which accounts for two-thirds or…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 19
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