…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…
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
…into Morocco for the first time. “The Trump Administration continues to prioritize the opening of new markets for U.S. agricultural products. This new access to the Moroccan market is an…
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…
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…
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
…West and Southwest producers including Connor McKean of Riverdale and R.J. Errotabere of Visalia visiting several agricultural operations in Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. The next leg of the tour will…
NFU Urges Long-Term Trade Solutions in Farm Bill
In a letter to lawmakers, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson emphasized the need to address agricultural economic hardships in the 2018 farm bill. The NFU Board of Directors…
NCGA Seeking Good Steward Nominations
…by experts in the field of agricultural conservation, environment and sustainability. The announcement of the recipient will be made at Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida, next year. From the National…