…for access into the entire Mexican country back in 2013, but Mexican potato growers filed a legal challenge to that action. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Foreign Investment in U.S. Farmland Rising
…role on the federal committee in charge of reviewing foreign investment in the U.S., something the agriculture industry has never had. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Producers Needed for Sorghum Research
…project is moving into its second year and dairy producers growing sorghum for silage are needed to further the study. Jennifer Heguy is a farm advisor covering Merced, Stanislaus and…
California FFA: Agricultural Education Funding Vital
…listening session at the Modesto Junior College Ag Pavilion on August 5, as part of a series of sessions titled, “The Next Farm Bill, Conversations in the Field”. State president…
Poll: Tax Reform Needed for Farmers and America
…support for specific tax reform provisions that would benefit farmers and ranchers, such as: Allowing farmers to deduct machinery purchases in the year those purchases are made; Allowing farmers and…
Farm City Newsday, Wednesday 8-9-17
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Almond Producers Top Users of Pollination Services
…area or pay beekeepers to provide honey bees or other managed bees, such as the blue orchard bee. In 2016, U.S. farmers paid $354 million for pollination services. USDA says…
Top U.S. Milk Processor Struggling
…cost Dean about 90 million to 95 million gallons’ worth of sales annually. Though Dean has been preparing for the shift. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Turning to Industry for Dicamba Fix
…affected growers. Monsanto is the maker of the Roundup Ready 2 Extend crop system, which features dicamba resistant cotton and soybeans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Proposes Less Restriction on Mexican Pork Exports
…would have recognized Mexico as a low-risk classical swine fever region. Since USDA’s original proposal, Mexico has asked for enhanced evaluations by USDA. With results from the most recent site…
USTR Seeking Input on KORUS
…agreement and instead wants to focus on addressing outstanding implementation issues. Korea is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Zinke Proposes New Sage Grouse Management Plan
…in the order. Eliason. Says the report acknowledges the need for a more collaborative approach between grazing permittees and federal leadership. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Labor Shortages Continue to Plague California
…outside the box. Many farming operations are offering different types of incentives to help attract workers in preparation for their busiest time of year. CEO of the Fresno County Farm…
Farm City Newsday, Tuesday 8-8-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….