…That’s the year you can join AARP. But of course you’re not really old then – they put all these young looking actors and actresses on the cover of their…
Group Urges Trump to Protect Crop Insurance
A group of 60 national farm, lending, ag input, conservation, and crop insurance and reinsurance organizations, led by the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau, sent a letter to the Administration…
Maximizing Profits with Poultry Litter
…poultry-house materials) contains nitrogen and phosphorus—both important crop nutrients. Applying poultry litter to the soil also recycles some of the tons of litter generated annually by poultry operations throughout the…
Farmers, Ranchers Ask Congress to Strengthen Safety Net
…prices in 2018 and beyond, this situation threatens to quickly and vastly expand with each and every crop year.” The advocates also applauded the House Agriculture Committee for drawing attention…
Study Shows Crop Insurance Firms’ Returns Have Decreased
A new study has found private crop insurance company returns have declined significantly since the 2010 renegotiation of the Standard Reinsurance Agreement. The agreement is between the insurance companies and…
States Impacted by Wildfires Seek Grazing Assistance
…the Emergency Conservation Program, the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Emergency Assistance for Livestock Program and crop insurance. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ozone Pollution Damages China Rice Production
…Rice production in China Rice is China’s most important agricultural crop. In 2015, China’s rice crop was 206.4 million metric tons, 30 percent of the global crop that year. Although…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…develop education, training, mentoring and outreach programs. Increased access to capital dollars to help new and beginning farmers start their operations with confidence. Reduced rates on crop insurance premiums for…
General Mills to Commercialize Organic Perennial Wheat
…wheat roots. A perennial, farmers who produce Kernza do not need to till and replant the crop every year, minimizing disruption to the soil. From the National Association of Farm…
Grape Crush Shows Bounce-Back Year
…price of all varieties was $762.84, up 13.6 percent from 2015. Average prices for the 2016 crop by type were as follows: red wine grapes, $918.34, up 16.3 percent from…
Farmers Need Solution to Immigration Challenge
…the value chain whose jobs are tied to crop, produce and livestock production would be at risk. The current environment is filled with a great deal of uncertainty and confusion…
Subcommittee Evaluates Effectiveness of Specialty Crop Production Programs
…at benefiting specialty crop production. Members heard from a panel of witnesses who highlighted the various programs available for specialty crops ranging from promotion programs and crop insurance to trade…
California All-Orange Forecast Drops 2 Percent
…Statistics Service in Washington, D.C. Read the full citrus crop forecast report. The next USDA citrus crop forecast will be released on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 12 noon Eastern/9…
Almond Board: Hive Removal and Bee Forage
…and strategies that balance bee and crop health. In addition to the Almond Board’s Honey Bee Best Management Practices (BMPs) recommendations on pest control decisions and materials, the BMPs also…