…Service (ARS) researcher has learned that using poultry litter as fertilizer can help cotton growers in the Southeast maximize profits. Poultry litter (chicken manure, spilled feed, excess feathers, and other…
U.S. Dairy Leaders Promise Steadfast Commitment to Mexico
…at the Femeleche conference here, which brought together Mexican dairy industry leaders, farmers and government officials. As part of the coordinated message of collaboration and partnership with Mexico, the three…
Farm City Newsday March 15
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Farmers, Ranchers Ask Congress to Strengthen Safety Net
The American Farm Bureau Federation and 11 other farm and ranch groups asked congressional budget and appropriations committees to increase funding for farm programs in the 2018 farm bill. The…
Task Force Arrests Man for Stealing & Selling Farm Equipment
Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Ag Task Force have arrested 61 year old David Kenneth Brisco of Dos Palos. On March 10th, he was booked into the Fresno County…
RFA Applauds Administration for Recalling Fuel Economy Rules, Allowing for a More Comprehensive Approach
…the transition, the agency clearly did not fully consider our comments, or the comments of other stakeholders. “In its MTE, EPA correctly identified technologies that will effectively improve energy efficiency…
CDFA Introduces the California Climate Investments Web Site
…California Climate Investments web site. View a story about the SWEEP program and its benefits on the farm. View a story about a dairy digester project in the Central Valley….
Farm Equipment Sales Post February Increase
…up 29 percent for the month. Sales of combines for the year totaled 415 a decrease of 29 percent from 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Study Shows Crop Insurance Firms’ Returns Have Decreased
…As a result, net returns to retained premiums are expected to average approximately 5.7 percentage points lower compared to pre-2010 levels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Kansas Senator Calls for Restoration of Trade with Cuba
…U.S. farmers. The bill, he says, would put the U.S. on a level playing field with market competitors exporting to Cuba. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NFU Approves of Bill Adding USDA to Foreign Investment Committee
…security,” while calling on Congress to pass the measure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Farmers Union NFU Lauds Bill to Add USDA to Foreign…
China: Chile Trade Meeting Not About TPP
…rather, remains open to “all regional free trade efforts.” TPP would have provided an annual $4.4 billion boost to U.S. agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Secretary Nominee Perdue Divesting Business Interests
…The Senate Agriculture Committee has yet to schedule a hearing for Perdue, but a date could be set for next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm City Newsday March 14
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