The National Association of Conservation Districts is pleased to support the recent introduction of S. 3288, a companion bill to H.R. 5451 that would eliminate unnecessary and costly reporting requirements…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…A subsequent investigation by the Kern County Agricultural Commissioner and DPR also detected the pesticide on the crop, destined to be made into raisins, at M Kooner Farms located at…
Ag Reacts to the Heritage Foundation Report
…the Heritage Foundation is trying to demean policies that total one-quarter of one percent of the overall federal budget,” Sell said. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups Question Venue for ‘WOTUS’ Appeal
…file these challenges.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Farm Bureau Federation Industry Groups Ask High Court to Review Clean Water Rule Appeal Venue Organizations…
Improving Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs
…farmlands and the surrounding environment.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar Klobuchar, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Voluntary Farm…
Farm Credit Associations’ Boards Vote For Merger
…reached during the early discussion include Rod Hebrink, president and CEO of AgStar Financial Services, leading the proposed merged association. The headquarters of the proposed association will be in Sun…
Grassley sets consolidation hearings
…mergers bring you to a point where they charge more than would otherwise be the case with more competition,” said Young. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Heritage Foundation Looking to the 2018 Farm Bill
…free the agricultural sector from harmful government intervention. America’s Robust Agricultural Sector Most domestic agricultural production comes from large producers. For example, only 4 percent of farms (those with sales…
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…($462,794)-proposes to establish several conservation investment mechanisms to help overcome barriers associated with participating in three existing mitigation banking programs in Maryland and Virginia. National Corn Growers Association, ($1 million)-proposes…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…law allows sugar processors to obtain loans from USDA with maturities of up to nine months when the sugarcane or sugar beet harvest begins. Upon loan maturity, the sugar processor…
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…chemical ingredients they apply to agricultural commodities through fertilizers and pesticides. The program currently alternates focus each year among vegetables, fruit and key field crops. The Agricultural Resource Management Survey…
National Chicken Month
…to create a promotion that provides real cost savings and top value for the dollar.” The National Chicken Council and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association sponsor National Chicken Month every…
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
…percent milk. Currently, those offerings must be fat free and that’s led to lower consumption and overall student participation in the program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Centennial, Colo. 17. National Corn Growers Association, Chesterfield, Mo. 18. Ocean Spray International, Inc., Lakeville, Mass. 19. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry, Oklahoma City, Okla….