…Classic for the first time. National Corn Growers Association Commodity Classic Co-Chair Kevin Ross, a farmer from Iowa, says the attendance demonstrates “the enthusiasm America’s farmers have for continuous learning…
Agri View: Changes Expected
…that’s the North American Free Trade Agreement, covers all trade. Not just farm trade. Farm organizations have always maintained that U.S. farmers don’t get a fair deal with NAFTA. And…
Group Urges Trump to Protect Crop Insurance
…the 2018 Farm Bill, cuts to crop insurance during this difficult time for rural America should be avoided. Farmers and lawmakers agree that crop insurance is a linchpin of the…
Maximizing Profits with Poultry Litter
…United States, says Haile Tewolde, an ARS agronomist at Mississippi State. While more farmers are using poultry litter as fertilizer these days, there is little information about the amounts cotton…
U.S. Dairy Leaders Promise Steadfast Commitment to Mexico
…at the Femeleche conference here, which brought together Mexican dairy industry leaders, farmers and government officials. As part of the coordinated message of collaboration and partnership with Mexico, the three…
Farmers, Ranchers Ask Congress to Strengthen Safety Net
…relief in sight, many farmers and ranchers are burning through capital reserves, and beginning farmers may be forced out of business altogether without reserves from good years to carry them…
CDFA Introduces the California Climate Investments Web Site
…assist with projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote greater resource efficiency. View the California Climate Investments web site. View a story about the SWEEP program and its benefits…
Kansas Senator Calls for Restoration of Trade with Cuba
…agricultural commodities to Cuba, somebody else does.” He says China, Canada and France are filling a void that could be filled by U.S. farmers. The bill, he says, would put…
NFU Approves of Bill Adding USDA to Foreign Investment Committee
The National Farmers Union is supporting a bill that would add the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Committee on Foreign…
U.S. Lacking in Organic Meat Processors
…meat industry publication Meatingplace. Additional needs cited by the more than 1,000 organic farmers who participated in the survey include the need for research into how to get the best…
Iowa Agriculture Department Urging Sound Biosecurity Measures in Poultry Flocks
…or no signs of illness. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey says his state “saw firsthand” the devastation of HPAI in 2015. Northey says Iowa turkey, egg and broiler farmers…
States Impacted by Wildfires Seek Grazing Assistance
Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and New Mexico have asked for a temporary suspension of grazing restrictions for farmers and ranchers. In a letter to acting Agriculture Secretary Mike Young, governors from…
Agri View: Expanding Citrus in Georgia
Everett Griner talks about Georgia growers expanding citrus acres in today’s Agri View. [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/agri view/av031417.mp3] Download Expanding Citrus in Georgia Look at this. While Florida farmers are trying to save…
Fresno County Farm and Nutrition Day this Week
…information. Participants will learn about the abundant agricultural industry in Fresno County, agricultural career opportunities and how to make healthy food choices. More than 100 volunteers will assist at the…