…make the case of “the importance of access to global markets for agricultural producers in Kansas.” Her spokesperson says the representative emphasized that building off the economic successes from the…
Wenger Headlines California State Fair Award Recipients
In celebrating the best of what the Golden State has to offer, the California State Fair names Paul Wenger as the Agriculturalist of the Year for his contributions and service…
National Farm Machinery Show Sets Record
…number of new exhibitors and exhibit sales. Over 314,000 attendees packed the Kentucky Exposition Center for the four-day event that celebrated 53 years of providing the agricultural industry’s latest and…
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Agriculture Coalition’s Request to Halt California’s ‘False and Misleading’ Prop 65 Labeling of Glyphosate
…to place false and misleading labels on agricultural products. California’s erroneous Prop 65 listing of glyphosate is not based on data, facts or science and we look forward to continuing…
Still Time to be Counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Although the first deadline has just passed, NASS will continue to accept Census information through the spring to get a complete and…
Support for Farmers with Disabilities Through Innovative Technology
…the funding opportunity for details. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service (FFAS)*. Northey Perdue issued the following statement: “I applaud Bill Northey’s patience over these many months, which demonstrates what a strong leader…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
…poor agricultural economy, most oil refiners are experiencing a boom. Refiners are reporting surging profits and significant gains from recent tax reforms. The recent bankruptcy claims of an East Coast…
Perdue Advocates for Crop Insurance Program
…insurance. The largest cut would save $22 billion over 10 years by slashing premium subsidies. Perdue told reporters at the Agricultural Outlook Conference that crop insurance is a very “viable…
McKinney Predicts Trade Deal With Japan
…Agricultural Outlook Forum. President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the TPP during his first week in office. Since then, the remaining 11 countries have agreed to a revamped deal,…
McKinney Leads Trade Mission to Central America
Ag Department Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney will lead a trade mission to Central America. The mission will be in Guatemala from February 26 to…
Western Growers Also Opposes Immigration Bill
…companies have farming and other operations in 28 states. The fresh produce industry employs the largest share of agriculture workers in the nation. The bill would force long-time existing workers…
USDA Releases 2018 Planting Estimates
…planting. During the Agricultural Outlook Forum in Arlington, Virginia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its acreage estimates for 2018. The USDA says corn and soybean acres will be split,…
Section 199A Fix Is Coming
…the Domestic Production Activities Deduction. That tax break amounted to about nine percent of a cooperative’s income and up to half the amount of wages paid to cooperative workers. Cooperatives…