…fractions to decimals. (Image courtesy of CDFA) One of the great challenges of farm-to-school programs is taking the message from rural communities, “preaching to the choir,” if you will, to…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…we are providing assistance and educational resources to help people with disabilities manage their ranches and farms. Our Youth Safety program ensures that the farming and ranching families have the…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 14
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Weak La Nina Weather Pattern Officially Arrives
…and drier than normal conditions in the south, while the nation’s midsection was called a “tossup” in the most recent forecast. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NASCAR Will Surpass 10 Million Miles on Biofuel
…benefits of sustainable and renewable American ethanol.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image credit: Miami, FL – Nov 16: Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the Nascar Sprint…
Canada Makes Big Investment in Dairy Industry
The Dairy Farmers of Canada organization was very happy with the government’s plans to invest $250 million dollars into the nation’s dairy farms. The government will also contribute $100 million…
EPA Will Not Change Biofuels Program
…The industry says the targets set by Congress in the policy are unachievable without a serious overhaul of the nation’s infrastructure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
E.U. Advisers Pushing for U.S.-Style Insurance Program
A European Union commission is looking into ways of protecting its farmers from environmental disasters and large price swings. To accomplish the goal, a group of experts are recommending that…
Japan Passes TPP
…of free trade deals but existing agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement weren’t negotiated with American interests in mind. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
Farm Groups are beginning a final push for action on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement in the lame-duck session of Congress, but the uphill climb is getting steeper. Senate…
Dairy Industry Segment Doesn’t Want TPP
…about their views on the TPP. Over 1,000 farmers responded. The survey was designed to shed light on farmers’ views on low milk prices and other issues affecting dairy farmers…
Ranchers see Better Pastures, Tough Markets
…this year were 30 to 40 percent lower than his original projections. Falling prices of hay, which he also farms, have hurt his income as well. He noted that many…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 11
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…their own farms. From: Cornell University FARM OPS Veterans often encounter unique obstacles when considering entering into farming. There are over 800,000 military veterans in New York State, but they…