…and agricultural development as a continuation of the committee’s series to examine all aspects of the next farm bill. Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) and members of the committee heard…
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…this study will not apply to all farms. Growers, UC ANR Cooperative Extension farm advisors, and other agricultural associates provided input and reviewed the methods and findings of the study….
World Pork Expo Underway in Des Moines, Iowa
…Thursday. Learn more about the events and sessions at World Pork Expo this year online at world pork dot org (www.worldpork.org). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Monthly Farm Economy Survey Holds Steady
A monthly survey on farmers thoughts regarding the farm economy held steady last month. The latest reading of the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, which is based on a monthly…
Beef and Pork Exports Moderate in April, Remain Above Year-ago Levels
…remain in an extremely competitive situation across the world and must stay aggressive with our marketing efforts.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. From: U.S. Meat Export…
Canada, U.S., Ag Leaders Talk Trade
…a balanced manner, allowing us to boost farmers’ bottom lines and create good, middle-class jobs on both sides of the border.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Asks Senate Committee to Advance EPA Nominee Susan Bodine
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has asked the leadership of a Senate committee to approve the nomination of Susan Bodine to Assistant Administrator for the Office of Enforcement…
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts. Image: (top left) Aerial view of biogas plant from a pig farm in rapeseed fields. Renewable energy from…
California Prunes Projected to Bounce Back
…Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle told AgNet West last season. “They bloomed right when we had a big storm come through the north part of the state. There was…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Heads to Washington
…the ongoing discussions on animal ID and traceability, along with ongoing issues with Brazil, Chinese trade, and the upcoming NAFTA renegotiations.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Exports Higher for 11 Straight Months
U.S. dairy production keeps going higher and processing facilities are running at or even over capacity, so the need for growing exports has never been greater. Farm Journal’s milk business…
Trump to Talk Rural Infrastructure Improvements
…businesses to use the nation’s waterways, an idea that didn’t sit well with groups like the National Grain and Feed Association. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
‘Pink Slime’ Trial Underway in South Dakota
…the ABC story amounted to “fake news.” BPI lawyers say ABC used the term ‘pink slime’ 137 times in their reports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Legislation Would End Cuba Trade Embargo
…American business owners and farmers.” Wyoming Republican Mike Enzi says the strategy of isolating Cuba has not been successful. “This bipartisan legislation would lift the travel restriction to Cuba, providing…