The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), to be held Feb. 22–23, 2018, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va….
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Biomass Genomics Research
…prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural sciences, visit https://www.nifa.usda.gov/Impacts, sign up for email updates, or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA, #NIFAImpacts….
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
Infusing Rural Communities with Stronger Businesses and Sounder Agricultural Economies The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced another year of high activity in its farm loan…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. There’s good support for agriculture in the new California budget and state ag leaders believe Washington…
EU Moves to Ban Palm Oil from Biofuels
…demand will fall. However, the palm oil industry has come under fire in Europe recently over its impact on forest destruction. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway: Farm Bill on Track for March Unveil
…craft a farm bill, and some in the chamber fear a farm bill will not be finished or passable this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump See’s Ag Benefits of NAFTA, Still Threatening Withdraw
…to Bloomberg. However, Perdue warns the president’s view on trade should not be confused with a softer approach to the negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Coalition Formed to Support NAFTA
…State Departments of Agriculture and many various commodity groups. For more information on Americans for Farmers & Families please visit https://americansforfarmersandfamilies.com/ From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Withdrawing from NAFTA
…jobs would dry up in the food and agriculture industries. The Gross Domestic Product would fall as much as 13 billion dollars from the farm sector alone. U.S. pork production…
Assistance Available to Agricultural Producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program
…also enable producers to see potential payment scenarios for conservation early in the process. Producers interested in CSP are recommended to contact their local USDA service center or visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Almond Board: Best Management Practices During Bloom
Bloom is around the corner for the almond industry, and it’s vital for the industry to be mindful of the pollination process. The Almond Board of California (ABC) has some…
Cargill Enters Plant-Based Protein Market
…last month. In September of last year, Nestle USA purchased Sweet Earth, a manufacturer of plant-based burritos, burgers and other foods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Brazil Considers Dropping Tariff on U.S. Ethanol Imports
…address concerns over beef exports. Brazil says it is waiting for the United States to decide whether the issue is resolved. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….