Should the farm crisis continue or even worsen, there are some in Washington D.C. who say it may be necessary to do a farm bill a year early, with the…
Soybean Planting in Brazil Arrives with Concerns
…Brazil’s worst recession in decades. Reports say the farmers in Brazil are in a troubling financial spot right now after a bad growing season last year. Many farmers are having…
Farm Equipment Sales Mixed in 2016
…was strong during August and farm tractors in the 40-100 horsepower range reversed a lower recent monthly trend,” said Charlie O’Brien, AEM Senior Vice President. He said the over 100…
Bayer Investors React to the Monsanto Acquisition
…of success. “It’s going to depend on whether or not he can turn this acquisition into reality,” said Professor Nils Stieglitz. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
WRDA Bill Clears Senate with On-Farm Storage Exemption
…to the fuel when they need it. This ensures that they can maintain their on-farm storage and bring reasonable exemptions for small and medium sized farms as well as livestock…
Farm Groups Want December Action on FSA Loans
Farm and banking groups spoke with congressional appropriators this week about using upcoming appropriations bills to give authority and funding for Farm Service Agency Loans to farmers. The Hagstrom Report…
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…specifically for veteran farmers and ranchers, financial and resource management training programs at USDA can have a significant impact on helping these farmers establish and maintain successful farming or ranching…
Demand for Hay Depends on Level of its Quality
…A weaker market for corn and other commodities have also brought down hay prices, he noted, as dairy farmers adjust their rations to use more grains, silage and other feeds…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 16
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…
Beef Checkoff Education Webpage
…sharing nationally focused beef-education tools with teachers, volunteers, farmers and ranchers. The site features a new video highlighting the checkoff-funded 2016 On the Farm STEM event and its impact on…
Beef Production Up Five Percent in 2016.
…hand with lower beef imports into the U.S. Imports should drop 13 percent this year and another 11 percent in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Adviser Talks Agriculture
…sure it doesn’t happen or protect the people from it happening.” He thinks crop insurance would be an important part of any farm bill they would approach if Trump wins…
House Ag Committee Modernizes Packers and Stockyards Act
…producers receive the law’s financial protections, regardless of whether they sell at a fixed-facility location or through an online video auction. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Analysts Question Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…in other sectors of the economy and now this trend is happening in agriculture.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read other news on the Bayer-Monsanto merger….