…there is no food shortage in America. The problem is getting it from the farm to the families who need it. That is the part farmers can’t do. The problem…
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
The National Association of Conservation Districts, in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, has awarded $1 million in grants to 19 conservation districts in 14 states to boost technical…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…are to: Protect current farm bill spending; Maintain a unified farm bill that includes nutrition programs and farm programs together; Ensure any changes to current farm legislation be an amendment…
Pruitt, Zinke Visit State Farm Bureau Presidents
Pruitt During a Washington, D.C. meeting earlier this week, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt told state Farm Bureau President’s that “The farming industry deserves regulatory certainty.” While speaking during…
Cattle Groups Applaud Proposed Delay of Electronic Logging Requirements for Trucking
…for the industry and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to “find acceptable solutions to the restrictive Hours-of-Service Rules for livestock haulers.” His comments echoed that of NCBA president-elect Kevin…
KORUS Review Could Follow NAFTA Renegotiations
…largest U.S. agricultural export market, with beef leading the way, followed by lemons, shelled almonds, cheese, cherries and wine and beer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Board: Almond Crop Forecast
…USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Following the Subjective Forecast each year, the Objective Report is the second and final forecast of almond production, providing almond growers and handlers information about…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @usda_NIFA, #NIFAImpacts….
Farms and Ranches Need Tax Relief Now
from American Farm Bureau Farm and ranch families need a permanent tax code that boosts the agricultural economy and frees them to reinvest in their businesses, Scott VanderWal, a South…
Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
…Wenger, President of the California Farm Bureau Federation, highlighted the need for continued investment in the needs of specialty crops. “Considering that specialty crop programs receive 1% of the total…
Chinese Fund Purchasing Dow Seed Business in Brazil
…is looking to snap up seed assets that rival Bayer must sell to gain regulatory approval for its takeover of Monsanto. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Germany Pork Consumption at 11 Year Low
…according to data compiled by researcher Euromonitor International. Over the same period, demand has increased in neighboring Poland, France, and Austria. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Politico: Nebraska Ag Director Being Considered for USDA Under Secretary
…Ibach is most likely in the running for undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs, which oversees the Agricultural Marketing Service, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Grain Inspection…
NAFTA Boosted Canada’s Corn Syrup Consumption
…that the research is in its early days. High fructose corn syrup is commonly used as a sweetener in soft drinks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….