…in 2015 were sold close to the farm or ranch, with many growers having multiple outlets. The first point of sale for 75 percent of all U.S. organic farms and…
Farm Bureau: River-Flow Plan Will Cause Needless Suffering
…would create another area of chronic water shortage and economic distress, without any proven environmental benefit.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 15
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…
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
…to include funding in the next Farm Bill for a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine bank and to oppose a U.S. Department of Agriculture regulation – the so-called GIPSA…
EPA Glyphosate Assessment Moved to Next Spring
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Pesticide Information Center What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is an herbicide. It is applied to the leaves of plants to…
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
…animals healthy while not posing a threat to human health because of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Animal Health Institute AHI Statement on…
Countries in TPP Won’t Renegotiate Terms of the Deal
…a special session of the government. The TPP deal would cover 12 countries and roughly 40 percent of the global economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…today. “We will continue to express concern that these megadeals are being made to benefit corporate boardrooms rather than family farmers, ranchers, consumers, and rural economies,” he added. From the…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
Large supplies of walnuts from California and around the globe mean dramatically lower prices for the state’s farmers, who say they remain hopeful the market will strengthen in the long…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 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…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…policy could increase the price of anhydrous ammonia and decrease its availability, without improving safety.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Letter from: Nathan Bowen, Director, Public…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…farmers in other countries and states with no overtime costs, far lower minimum wages, reliable water supplies, and far less regulatory burden.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
India Wants U.S. to Drop Penalties in WTO Dispute
…Commerce and Industry from India will discuss the issue with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Frohman during a phone call this week. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today said the penalty is…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…of American rice, wheat, and corn farmers to help reduce distortions for rice, wheat, and corn, and help American farmers to compete on a more level playing field. Michael B….