…amount of funding from Midwest-based crops to cotton. The so-called “Big Four” leaders of the conference committee, Senators Roberts and Stabenow along with Representatives Conaway and Collin Peterson, are waiting…
Stabenow: Commodity Title a Political Issue in Farm Bill Talks
…that would take “tens of millions” of dollars from Midwestern farmers for cotton growers in the South, according to the Hagstrom Report. The 2014 farm bill expired last month, and…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Ethanol Announcement
…again made it abundantly clear that he is unleashing the full potential of American energy production as we retake our rightful place as the world’s leader. I thank President Trump…
Forage for Fall Fruits and Nuts
…turn, our gardens may be starting to slow down production, but most tree fruits and nuts are ripening, both domestically and in the wild. Apples, pears, and cherries are all…
Court to Hear OTA Suit Against USDA Organic Livestock Rule Withdraw
…agency contends that the Organic Food and Production Act does not give the National Organic Program the authority to regulate animal welfare. The Organic Trade Association is arguing that the…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…confront and inspire solutions to the world’s current and future food, nutrition and production challenges. More than 65,000 FFA student members and guests are anticipated to attend this year’s national…
USCMA: Turkey and Poultry Trade Changes with Canada
…States and other country members of the WTO access equivalent to no less than 3.5 percent of the previous year’s total Canadian turkey production, allowing the United States to export…
Most Americans Confused About GMOs
…conclude there is widespread distrust as a whole when it comes to food production, despite the U.S. having the safest food supply in the world. GMO Answers conducted the survey…
NCF Accepting Applications for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
…the future of food production in America. Students studying education, communication, production, research or other areas related to the beef industry should consider applying for the scholarship. Applicants for the…
Canada Dairy Industry: New NAFTA a Bad Outcome
…North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) includes allowing the U.S. expanded dairy market access. Canada’s dairy industry says the concessions show Canada is “willing to sacrifice our domestic dairy production…
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
…country. Recently, as milk production in Canada has grown, it created the Class 7 pricing system to dump surplus milk proteins onto global markets, in direct competition with exports from…
September USDA Stocks Report Bearish
…its all-wheat production estimate by seven million bushels to 1.88 billion. September 1st wheat stocks came in at 2.37 billion bushels, more than pre-report estimates. The higher number indicated demand…
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
California’s robust specialty crop industry can cast a sizable shadow that can cause the forage industry to often be overlooked. Alfalfa and forage production is not generally recognized for the…
Agri View: Learning from Native Americans
…In the later part of the 17th century Indians were growing sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and squash. It wasn’t just food crops they showed us how to grow. They grew cotton…