…plans are also based upon well-vetted research,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Balancing conservation with agricultural demands is no easy task. The decisions Western farmers and ranchers and other private…
Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2017
…enroll during the 2017 enrollment period. The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a…
Changing Organization and Well-Being of Midsize Farms
…their well-being is heavily influenced by the broader farm economy, as well as by agricultural policy. The authors examine how midsize farms and their households changed from 1992 to 2014…
World Wildlife Numbers Down Since 1970
…is threatening wildlife by clearing land for farms and cities, while other factors include pollution, invasive species, hunting and climate change. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Amazon Targeting Grocery Sector
…Amazon has studied the move for years and if the pilot program is successful could start opening 200 stores a year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack as Chief of Staff for Clinton Possible
…Clinton Transition team told the Hagstrom Report last week she may even choose a Republican Agriculture Secretary, should she become President. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trade Essential for U.S. Beef and Poultry Markets in 2017
…for U.S. chicken comes as China’s poultry production is expected to decrease by 10 to 15 percent in 2017 from 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Lending Declined in Third Quarter 2016
…the U.S. agricultural economy. In a new report, the bank said the need for short-term financing in the farm sector remained high as profit margins remained weak. The volume of…
Biodiesel Industry Urges Extension of Tax Incentive
…used nearly 2.1 billion gallons of biodiesel last year. NBB is the U.S. trade association representing the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries, including producers, feedstock suppliers, and fuel distributors. For…
Protecting Sensitive Agricultural Lands
…a million Americans who have contracts with the government to protect sensitive agricultural lands. The investment, part of the voluntary USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), will allow producers to protect…
Future of Our Agricultural Community
…the agricultural realm. And even when these folks don’t have immediate plans to work in the government, there’s a real value in acquainting them with our state’s approach to agricultural…
Farmers Willing to Walk Away from Cash Rent Agreements
…percent of our audience is willing to get back into the land market if the right price comes along,” Walsten said. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.N. Vote on Cuba Embargo Good News for Ag
…open Cuba to agricultural exports. “We need these little battles to let people know the U.S. stands behind ending the trade embargo,” said Paul Johnson, co-Chair of the U.S. Ag…
Bayer CEO Defends Monsanto Acquisition
…earnings results. Net profit for the period ending September 30 was $1.3 billion, a 19 percent rise over the previous quarter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….