…specifically for veteran farmers and ranchers, financial and resource management training programs at USDA can have a significant impact on helping these farmers establish and maintain successful farming or ranching…
Demand for Hay Depends on Level of its Quality
…A weaker market for corn and other commodities have also brought down hay prices, he noted, as dairy farmers adjust their rations to use more grains, silage and other feeds…
Beef Checkoff Education Webpage
…sharing nationally focused beef-education tools with teachers, volunteers, farmers and ranchers. The site features a new video highlighting the checkoff-funded 2016 On the Farm STEM event and its impact on…
Agri View: Chicken or the Egg?
Everett Griner talks about the problems facing egg producers in today’s Agri View. Chicken or the Egg? Although we depend on or farmers to keep us the best fed country…
Certified Organic Production Sales Up 13 Percent
…dairy and meats, to fruits, vegetables and grains. The value of sales from livestock and poultry products led the way ($1.9 billion) followed by vegetables ($1.4 billion); fruits, tree nuts,…
Farm Bureau: River-Flow Plan Will Cause Needless Suffering
Wenger Water supplies dedicated to fish should be subject to the same efficiency standards as those affecting California farmers and homeowners, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation, which criticized…
Foods You Should Refrigerate
…And always throw your salad dressings in the refrigerator. Especially ones made with dairy, fruit or citrus. Even if you make your own, keep it fresh by keeping it chilled….
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
The National Farmers Union is concerned about continued consolidation among agribusinesses. After hearing the news of a $66 billion merger proposal between Bayer and Monsanto, NFU President Roger Johnson said…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
Large supplies of walnuts from California and around the globe mean dramatically lower prices for the state’s farmers, who say they remain hopeful the market will strengthen in the long…
World Dairy Expo® Introduces New Category to Youth Fitting Contest
…visit worlddairyexpo.com. Recognized as the meeting place for the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo attracts more than 70,000 attendees from over 90 countries to Madison, Wisconsin, each year. The…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…applications. These are expected to result in significant and lasting benefits for farmers: from improved sourcing and increased convenience to higher yield, better environmental protection and sustainability. “The agriculture industry…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…Retail buyers will purchase products from other states to keep their costs down as higher production costs will drive prices on California goods higher. He added, “California farmers compete with…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…of American rice, wheat, and corn farmers to help reduce distortions for rice, wheat, and corn, and help American farmers to compete on a more level playing field. Michael B….
Pork Producers Can Challenge Information Release
…information being gleaned by someone else. The panel said while information about owners can usually be found in the public, farmers can object to having their information put into a…