…income. The recent commodity market downturn, which has led to less farm income, has stalled purchasing of new equipment by farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dairy Farmers Dumping Excess Milk
The nation’s dairy farmers are dumping more milk this year amid a glut of supplies and low market prices. The Wall Street Journal reports dairy farmers in the U.S. have…
Top Court in Germany Backs Canada-EU Trade Deal
…Unlike TTIP, however, CETA is looking more likely to be implemented than TTIP, after negotiations regarding TTIP broke down last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NOAA Increases Odds of La Niña
…is likely to form within the next few months. The forecast says the combined ocean and atmosphere system are more clearly trending toward La Niña conditions, according to Pro Farmer….
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
…does not see the situation improving for farmers, particularly with minimum wage going up and recent passage of the state agricultural-overtime bill. “It really is in the hands of growers…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 13
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…
Brazil Poultry Producers Are Potential U.S. Corn Buyers
…booked to come into Brazil, but officials say another 12 shipments may be needed before Brazil begins harvesting its own crop. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
North Carolina Flooding Kills Thousands of Livestock
…bad news for livestock farmers. Crop farmers lost millions of dollars in crops for the second year in a row. Ten straight days of rains in 2015 ruined the harvest…
Largest Hog Processor to Reopen Thursday
…This will hinge entirely on whether or not employees can make it into work safely. It will also depend on whether or not farmers can deliver hogs as well. Hurricane-related…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…increased competitiveness in export markets, and stronger exports will help support prices of those products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. The current World Agricultural Supply and…
Demand for Brussels sprouts is booming
…much demand in June or July for Brussels sprouts. It was more corn or watermelon.” Bontadelli is a fourth-generation farmer; his father and uncle developed the Brussels-sprout operation in the…
Slight Decrease in Citrus Crop Forecast
…2010-11 season. Citrus Crop Forecast THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Brought to you by OnlyMoso USA – Giving American Farmers, Landowners and Investors their share…
National Farmer’s Day
…National Farmer’s Day. It’s a day to honor and pay tribute to all farmers throughout our nation and American history. From very early American culture, a farmer’s endless hard work…
No Reason to ‘Bee’ Worried
…blog adds the listing of the Hawaii species is likely an indicator that the other 3,993 bee species are doing fine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….