…firm with a deep selection of pesticides and help farmers be better positioned to grow food for an increasing worldwide population. Bayer has faced some concern from some shareholders who…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…sentiment about the current economic climate and their future expectations both fell in August, which was a sharp contrast from July, when farmers were positive about their long-term prospects despite…
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…energy, and this proposed regulation change is one more step toward sustainable economic growth for New York communities, farmers, and drivers, as well as a fair and open fuel marketplace.”…
Agri View: Labor Program
…done. Farmers want, no farmer’s need, a more reliable way to have experienced workers available when that crop is ready to harvest. Otherwise, we can import our fruits and vegetables….
World Dairy Expo® Announces Special 50th Anniversary Events
…the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo attracts more than 70,000 attendees from over 90 countries to Madison, Wisconsin, each year. The annual event will take place Oct. 4-8, 2016,…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…environmentally friendly. Importance of Agriculture Technology Farmers no longer have to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides uniformly across entire fields. Instead, they can use the minimum quantities required and target…
Agri View: Cotton Problem
…to be smaller this year due mostly to market conditions. Farmers still have to gamble on weather, current as well as futures market and export demands. Well, one of their…
Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding
…for banks and other lenders that are working to provide farmers and ranchers with guaranteed loans,” said Dolcini. The following chart provides more details: Farm Service Agency Small Business…
Vermont, Grocery Industry, Agree to Dismiss GMO Labeling Lawsuit
…Manufactures Association, Snak International, the International Dairy Foods Association, the National Association of Manufacturers, Syngenta, DuPont, Dow, Bayer, Monsanto and Conagra. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Senators Urge Investigation into Canada’s Dairy-Pricing Policies
…dairy products. The U.S. Dairy Export Council in response to the letter says Canada has created a “deeply problematic” track record of instituting programs to “intentionally create roadblocks to dairy…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
…of any GE material in commercial supplies, which reaffirms the conclusion that this was a limited, isolated situation. The productive relationships wheat farmers and their representatives at USW, NAWG and…
Agri View: Drone Rules
Everett Griner talks about rules set for drone use by the FAA in today’s Agri View. Drone Rules Farmers who have been waiting for the rules to be established to…
Animal Welfare Expert Temple Grandin to Speak at Fresno State
…faculty. Her visit will wrap up with a tour of the University Agricultural Laboratory animal units that include about 300 beef cattle, 380 dairy cattle, more than 500 swine, 20,000…
USDEC, NMPF Laud Senators for Urging Investigation
…U.S. dairy exports, the senators said, potentially worsening an already challenging economic situation for American dairy farmers. Schumer and Baldwin also voiced their concern that implementing the new National Ingredients…