…made. “We think it’s vital for the future,” he said. Perdue talked with AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman about the issues. “Our farmers are rule followers; they want to be compliant. …
Delay Sought for Reporting Farm Air Emissions
…to “provide farmers more specific and final guidance before they must estimate and report emissions” and to develop a system that will enable farmers to comply with their legal obligations….
Leftover Produce Accounts for a Fifth of All Food Waste
…wasted foods were dairy and eggs at one percent, along with meat and fish which were responsible for three percent of weekly food waste totals. The amount of food that…
Water Managers Prepare for New Rainfall Season
…many farmers were working to finish harvest of summer crops, including cotton, pomegranates, walnuts and pistachios. Mark Bagby of Calcot Ltd., a cotton marketing cooperative owned by growers in California…
Fixing the Dairy Safety Net
The dairy safety net in the farm bill needs to be fixed. Scott Brown, University of Missouri dairy economist, says the thing he’d like to see is more participation in…
Ten Things Canada Wants From NAFTA Modernization
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations get going again in Mexico City on November 15. While the contentious issues like dairy supply management get a lot of headlines, there…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Grain, Ethanol Markets
…will only bring minor improvements unless more free trade agreements are signed. Wheat farmers are struggling on an uphill climb against Russia’s dominance in the world wheat market. Soybean farmers…
Record Corn Yield Underscores RFS Success
…from the RFS. It is no coincidence that as farmers realized increased demand and value for their crops, they were able to invest in newer technologies and practices that have…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Tax Reform Bill
Duvall The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers are ready for a tax system that recognizes their hard work and…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
…and vegetables. Texas A& M University created a software tool to help farmers choose effective methods of combatting palmer amaranth – a serious invasive weed that lowers yields of corn,…
House Ag Committee Leaders Call for NAFTA Conclusion
…Collin Peterson, the ranking member, met with lobbyists this week to discuss NAFTA. Following the discussion, Conaway, Peterson, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, and the pork, dairy, grains, and…
Grain Exports Provide $55.5 Billion in Economic Output
Exporting feed grains and related products is worth a lot of money to the U.S. economy. Those exports offer billions of dollars in direct and indirect economic benefits to farmers,…
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…for insecticidal proteins from bacteria that occur naturally in soil. The research has helped create new monitoring methods to help farmers detect, monitor, and predict the movement of these pests….
Advancing from Sustainable to Regenerative Agriculture
…reinvestment in soil and soil fertility, and health, which can increase farmers’ yields and profits and improve water cycles,” said LaSalle. Some of the research on regenerative practices has already…