…with elected officials about the situation and ask for their support. The investigation is expected to take up to a year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada: 73 Percent of U.S. Milk Price is Subsidized
…website Dairy Herd Dot Com says Canada has issued a report that says the U.S. should examine its own dairy subsidies before pointing the finger at Canada. Dairy Farmers of…
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
…and ranchers and their ability to bounce back from adverse conditions,” said Farm Production and Conservation Acting Deputy Under Secretary Robert Johansson. “Crop insurance is central to a strong farm…
President’s Infrastructure Plan Paves Way for Boosting Rural Economy, Farm Bureau Says
The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “President Trump’s ‘Building a Stronger America’ plan promises to bring long overdue improvements to the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-12-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. “What the spending bill means for agriculture and we talk to our friends at AgWell Solar,…
Celebrating National Plum Pudding Day
…To celebrate this sinful dessert on National Plum Pudding Day, dig out Grandma’s old recipe for plum pudding and make some to share with friends and family! I’m Cathy Isom……
Tyson: Higher Freight Costs Will Push Up Consumer Prices
…to do and ultimately, the consumer is going to pay for it at some point. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image credit: Taina Sohlman / Shutterstock.com…
Canada Says Serious Challenges Remain in NAFTA Talks
…as a sunset clause that would allow any of the three parties to walk away from the deal after five years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Foreign Competitors Increasing Spending on Ag Exports
…twice what the U.S. authorizes for agricultural export development under the farm bill,” says Mark Powers, Chair of the Coalition to Promote U.S. Ag Exports. Canada and Italy have doubled…
What the Budget Bill Means for Farmers and Ranchers
…to get a deduction that incentivizes farmers to sell their products to agricultural cooperatives rather than private companies would make the cut. It wasn’t written into the Republican tax overhaul…
Ag Committee Leaders Praise Bipartisan Budget Act
…net for cotton and dairy farmers.” He says they have more work to do on behalf of America’s farmers during the development of the 2018 farm bill. From the National…
Agri View: Feral Hog Problem Over?
…last resort. Poison. Everything else has failed. One farmer in Alabama has killed over 200 of these destructive creatures on his farm in less than a year. Total crop damage…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…Valley, while also benefiting wildlife. This special RCPP Rice Stewardship Partnership funding is available to eligible California rice farmers in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-09-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. We talk with fifth-generation Monterey County rancher and new NCBA President Kevin Kester about the associations…