…current state of the agricultural economy, we are grateful to Congress, the President and his administration for their prioritization of reforming our current bankruptcy laws.” Chapter 12 of the bankruptcy…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
Trial block of alfalfa at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center The 2019 Alfalfa and Forage Field Day is coming up on Thursday, September 19 at the Kearney Agricultural Research…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
There has already been a substantial response from the agricultural industry for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) sign-up period. Other important farm programs such as the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC)…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
…people were trying to gauge where they stood in relation to this whole new system,” said Director of Economic Analysis for Western United Dairies, Annie AcMoody. “Overall, now we’re over…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…benefit of national herd health.” “NPPC, in partnership with SHIC, National Pork Board (NPB), American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), and USDA, is committed to reducing the risk of the…
Trade Deal Revisions Benefit California Agriculture
…Robles with Representative Salud Carbajal. He will also be participating in a roundtable discussion with Representative Kevin McCarthy and agricultural stakeholders in Bakersfield on August 30. Listen to Censky’s interview…
Call For Investigation into Cattle Markets
It’s been noted that after the recent fire at Tyson Foods facility in Holcomb, Kansas, the beef processor has boosted margins for other processors. The Tyson Foods facility represents about…
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
…the very near future.” According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, California is the ninth-largest state for potato production, with more than 37,000 acres harvested in 2017. The largest California…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-28-19
…MFP and Farm Bill programs and Western Growers’ response to the trade deal with Japan. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Trucking Shortage Projected to Worsen Over Next Decade
By Ronald Wilfred Jansen/Shutterstock A recent report from the American Trucking Association (ATA) notes that the trucking industry is suffering from a significant lack of drivers. Unless something is done…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…administrator of EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. “This step recognizes that innovation in pesticide use is critical to the success of our strong and vibrant agricultural sector.”…
Multiple Trade Moves Made Over the Weekend
Two significant trade moves were made over the weekend which are generating mixed responses from the agricultural industry. First, an “agreement in principle” was reached between the U.S. and Japan…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere continue to increase and while that stimulates plant growth, it also means plants have less nitrogen, which is a key nutrient. Agricultural Research Service…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…farmers and ranchers are pleased to hear that the U.S. and Japan may be close to a trade deal that includes agriculture. This is much-needed good news on the agricultural…