…in today’s world of agriculture. In a dry season it is one of the costliest parts of raising a crop. I didn’t figure this out. It was in a recent…
USDA Invests in Healthy Food Options for Low-Income Families
To help improve the consumption rate of healthy food options by low-income families, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced a series…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
…have on agriculture, as well as the SWRCB‘s response to scientific findings. “After a decade and millions of our money spent on a study that they required, the board ignored…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-03-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
The Senate earlier this week approved a number of appropriation bills, including the 2019 Agriculture appropriations bill, before heading off to a two-week long recess. The Senate voted 92-6 to…
Environmental Group: Food Companies are Flunking the Planet
…a self-described global campaign organization that “works to protect the environment,” and has published several reports critical of modern agriculture. The organization is a project by the Center for International…
Agri View: Problems Farmers Face Each Year
…afford a giant 10 wheeler semi truck. Agriculture is just as dependent on these vehicles as any other industry. How may farms can stay functional without farm labor? Now. Here…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…one step closer to getting this farm bill done,” NACD President Brent Van Dyke said. “Both agriculture committees have spent the better part of two years getting prepared for this…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-02-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Senate Names Farm Bill Conference Committee Members
…the committee, along with Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts, and fellow Republicans John Boozman of Arkansas, John Hoeven of North Dakota and Joni Ernst of Iowa. Meanwhile, Minority Leader Chuck…
American Soybean Association Joins Farmers for Free Trade
…international markets. Other agriculture groups already a part of the campaign include the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Pork Producers Council, and other agriculture groups. With soybean farmers facing…
Roundtable to Discuss Nuisance Lawsuits
…David Rouzer, and Senator Thom Tillis, along with House Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Conaway, and North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, will convene the National Agriculture Leaders Roundtable, which will…
Senate Approves Roberts’ Efforts to Improve Access to New Drugs for Animals
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts applauded Senate approval of legislation to speed access to new animal drugs for veterinarians. The provision by Roberts was approved earlier this week that…
Farm Groups Appeal to Trump to Address Lab-Grown Meat Substitutes
…by seven industry groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, calls for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be the official regulatory agency…