…farm real estate and pasture values, reflecting the overall trend over the past 14 years. Average cropland values have also rebounded to 2015 numbers. USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Land…
Ag Holds Roundtable on Lawsuit Abuse
…Lawmakers and agricultural leaders discussed the growing threat to farmers and how out-of-state lawyers are using nuisance lawsuits to get around states’ right-to-farm laws. The discussion included the economic impact…
Farm Futures Releases Crop Production Survey
…exports. While growers aren’t expecting record yields, the survey shows that this year’s soybean crop could still possibly be a record high. The survey puts average soybean yields at 49.8…
Chinese Ag Tariff List Grows Longer
…everywhere in between. The list also includes agricultural machinery exports like milking machines and parts. A new target on the list includes hides and leather products. A number of U.S….
U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…year. In May 2018, U.S. exports of agricultural products exceeded $12 billion (latest data available). Initial estimates indicate that Morocco would be a $10 million market, with additional growth over…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Albany, California, have found a way to streamline the process that scientists use to insert multiple genes into a crop plant, developing a reliable…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
…projects. Goodhue’s service territory is predominantly agricultural. Most non-farm employment is associated with agricultural and food processing activities. In Georgia, Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation will use a $61.2 million loan…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…agricultural leaders in a discussion with Governor Jerry Brown on the trade issues and tariff impacts facing California. The nature of California’s production makes the tariffs particularly important. “California farmers…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…and the agricultural industries in Northern California. “We’re very excited about this new CIG Project that will bring together six outstanding organic vegetable farmers in California to work together to…
Ethanol Exports on Pace to Shatter Record in 2018
…99 percent of the exports to China occurred in the first three months of the year, and fuel ethanol exports to the country collapsed to zero in the second quarter…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
…for agricultural operations that rely on those water systems. In a letter addressed to SWRCB Chairwoman Felicia Marcus issued by DOI, the agency raises several concerns. The proposed plans for…
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…insufficient. The bill also increases funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service to help provide producers with marketing opportunities for U.S. agricultural products. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…more energy efficient technologies in agricultural operations and developing programs to obtain the most benefit from the least amount of water can also play an important role in cultivating consumer…
American Soybean Association Joins Farmers for Free Trade
…voices of American farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses that support free trade.” ASA CEO Ryan Findlay says agriculture needs “strong like-minded allies” in advocating for new trade agreements and expanding…