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…
U.S. Lacking in Organic Meat Processors
…of U.S.-produced organic food exceed $6 billion annually, federal funding into organic production has not kept pace. The report says the reason for the funding gap is unclear, according to…
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…
Fresno County Farm and Nutrition Day this Week
…Fresno County is one of the nation’s top agricultural counties, producing more than 400 commercial crops annually, totaling more than $6.61 billion in gross production value in 2015. The 4,000…
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…
Analyzing Disease Mutations Using Online Cattle Genomes
…free. In addition to analyzing gene mutations influencing disease, the panel of genomic profiles also helps in the evaluation of genes affecting production traits such as growth and reproduction. The…
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…
March WASDE Report Released This Week
…300,000 bales. Total U.S. meat production is forecast to increase from last month as higher beef production will offset lower pork and turkey production. Broiler production is unchanged from last…