…and to refund dairy Margin Protection Program premiums. “U.S. dairy farmers are experiencing an extended period of very low milk prices which, unless corrected, will force thousands of farmers out…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…monitoring for early detection of certain infections in confined dairy herds to allow more rapid response when a herd is threatened. An Iowa State University project combines data from unmanned…
Dairy Organizations Applaud Congressional Letter to FDA
…dairy terms, which are used on the labels of many products that have no real dairy ingredients. Federal standards of identity stipulate that milk and related foods have to be…
Fair Practices Rules Protect Contract Farmers
…promised a minimum base pay, when they sign a contract many find that their entire income relies on a system that pits farmers against their fellow farmers – a system…
Ag Groups React to Proposed GIPSA Rules
…the building as he abandons it.” NCBA will be working staunchly with the new Administration and new Congress to prevent these irresponsible regulations from harming our nation’s farmers and ranchers….
Agri View: Growing Companies
…university that tells another story. Their contention is, these mergers will lead to significantly higher prices farmers would have to pay for seed. The report didn’t mention other crop inputs….
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…to enhance agricultural research that supports the G20 Nations’ Wheat Initiative, benefiting U.S. farmers and consumers as well as the global community. This international partnership includes USDA’s NIFA and the…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…is restraining export opportunities for U.S. wheat farmers and farmers from Canada, Australia and other wheat exporting countries to the detriment of Chinese consumers.” The facts also argue against potential…
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…and snow might help to slow down foot traffic to their farm. “That way we don’t have to turn people away,” Geri Hyder said. Other California Christmas tree farmers cite…
AFBF Pres. Duvall Comments on Nomination of Ryan Zinke to Interior
…before him. Farmers and ranchers have suffered abuse at the hands of the Interior Department. Arbitrary limits on grazing have harmed animal agriculture. Wild horses and burros have overgrazed and…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…viability of the U.S. cotton industry. It is critically important that the U.S. government take prompt action to stop China’s assault on America’s cotton farmers. “And while China is undeniably…
Agri View: Trade with Cuba
…significant benefits for U.S. agriculture. Expansion has the support of farmers, economists, ag lenders, commodity groups and some members of Congress. It could ultimately arise to 800 million dollars a…
Greater Flexibility on Using Phosphorus from Manure
By Jan Suszkiw, Agriculture Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists and their collaborators have developed a mobile system for removing phosphorus from cow manure that may offer dairy farmers…
AFBF Duvall on USDA’s GIPSA Rule Proposals
…America’s chicken farmers have long called for greater transparency and a level playing field in our industry, and we appreciate USDA’s efforts to hold companies accountable and give farmers a…