…best trade efforts farmers had before Trump disabled it. The steel-aluminum deal has not made things any better. Farmers are now concerned over the future of the corn-based ethanol. President…
U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “I welcome Morocco’s agreement to allow imports of U.S. poultry meat and…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
…introduce multiple genes into potatoes to make them more resistant to late blight, which is caused by a fungus-like organism. Late blight can destroy entire fields and force some farmers…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…agricultural leaders in a discussion with Governor Jerry Brown on the trade issues and tariff impacts facing California. The nature of California’s production makes the tariffs particularly important. “California farmers…
NCGA Welcomes Administration Support for High Octane Fuels
…potentially very good news for corn farmers. The agencies specifically requested comments on how EPA, “could support the production and use of higher octane gasoline” in order to support fuel…
Agri View: Necessities of Farming
…list of expenses in modern agriculture that farmers didn’t have in the beginning. You see, it takes a lot of money to put down a well deep enough to supply…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…vineyards. The University of California Regents will work with growers to incorporate highly productive organic no-till vegetable cropping systems in California. The American Farmland Trust will work with farmers in…
USDA Invests in Healthy Food Options for Low-Income Families
…increases economic opportunities for farmers. Increasing the purchasing power of SNAP participants in places like farmers markets can help to increase overall consumption of fresh produce. “We are encouraging low-income…
Canada Happily on NAFTA Sidelines, for Now
…including talks with Canada on dairy issues, as the U.S. dairy industry wants Canada to abandon its dairy supply management program, a move Canada has repeatedly shot down. Those talks…
Agri View: Problems Farmers Face Each Year
Producing a crop each year isn’t the only thing farmers have to worry about. Everett Griner talks about a few of the biggest problems farmers are faced with each day…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…or Senate agriculture committees. “The current farm bill’s expiration date is fast approaching,” Van Dyke said. “The farm bill improves America’s farmers and ranchers’ ability to produce the safest, most…
Poll Shows Voters Narrowly Support Aid for Farmers
A poll by Morning Consult and Politico shows nearly six in ten voters favor President Trump’s $12 billion plan to provide aid to farmers suffering from his trade policy. Nearly…
American Soybean Association Joins Farmers for Free Trade
The American Soybean Association this week announced it will join Farmers for Free Trade. Representing soybean farmers across the nation, ASA is joining the bipartisan campaign self-described as “amplifying the…
Roundtable to Discuss Nuisance Lawsuits
…include leaders such as American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. Congressman Rouzer says the nuisance lawsuits being faced by farmers are “destroying livelihoods and communities,” adding the current climate…