…of farmers using off-farm income to maintain cash flow. 41 percent of the banks said that 25 percent of their farmer-customers had off-farm income. More than half of the banks…
Secretary Perdue Names FSA Administrator
…Award and the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow Alumnus of the Year. He and his wife, Renee, have two children and grow soybeans, corn and beef cattle on the family farm….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-11-18
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NCC: Farm Legislation Passage Much Needed
…farm policy,” Craft stated. “Cotton is heavily export dependent, and this farm bill continues important policies to help U.S. cotton producers compete in a highly competitive global marketplace.” As the…
Senate Ag Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Farmer Veteran Legislation
…can benefit from USDA support, whether they are just starting a career on the farm or looking to expand their operation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Comments on Trump Challenging India Market Practices
…Conaway says Congress should do also stand up for farmers and ranchers by passing a strong new farm bill this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Projects Smaller Corn, Soybean Crops
…states of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The season-average farm price is projected at a range of $4.50 to $5.50 per bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Texas Tech to Launch Veterinary School
…Coordinating Board detailing the shortages of large animal and rural veterinarians in Texas, and the adverse impact on global food supplies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretaries Perdue and Zinke Join Forces to Combat 2018 Wildfire Season
…the two said both departments will collaborate to ensure all firefighting assets are being used in an efficient and effective manner. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Trade War
…cotton, corn, tobacco, soybeans. It is not just the people that grow these crops that will be impacted. Think about the jobs that sustain non-farm families. I have told you…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-10-18
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American Farmland Trust Study: U.S. Farmland Shrinking
…“Farms Under Threat: The State of America’s Farmland” report, according to American Farmland Trust, shows the loss of farmland “is serious” and “will accelerate” unless action is taken. The report…
China Steps Up Pork Inspections, Slowing Imports
…percent additional tariff China has placed on U.S. pork and other goods stemming from a trade dispute with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Want Answers on RFS Economic Hardship Waiver to CVR
…EPA and Icahn to answer questions about the exemption and how it was granted by no later than May 22, 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….