…food animals. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Research helps us accelerate the development of improved…
Conaway Welcomes Sec. Perdue to the Agriculture Committee
…the below statement: “Against the backdrop of a four-year, 50-percent decline in net farm income, Sec. Perdue’s comments today rightly recognized the concern of America’s farmers and ranchers and the…
USDA Seeks Feedback From California and Nevada Growers
…agency will survey almost 3,700 farmers across California and Nevada, to determine crop production and supplies levels in 2017. “Due to the widespread and significant impact of its results, the…
Dairy Industry Launches Marketing Campaign
The dairy industry has launched a multi-year marketing campaign promoting more than just milk. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, in partnership with America’s Dairy Farm Families and Importers, has…
Farmers Union Confronts the Farm Crisis
…farming communities must be addressed for the betterment of the entire country.” More information on the farm crisis, farmer resources, and Farmers Union listening sessions can be found at https://farmcrisis.nfu.org/….
USDA Approves Modifications to Margin Protection Plan of Insurance for Crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency this week announced greater crop insurance options for farmers against unexpected decreases in their operating margin. Offered through the federal crop insurance…
Japan Wishes for U.S. to Return to TPP
…of having free and fair rules in the trading world, it is our wish that the U.S. will return to TPP.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Roberts, Stabenow, Pressing USDA on Canada Dairy Policy
…the USTR office to evaluate all tools available to mitigate any damaging effect from the pricing scheme being implemented by Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Mexico Rejecting Prospects of New tariffs in NAFTA
…Mexico. A graphic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows the 1994 NAFTA agreement represented a $4 billion increase in agricultural exports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
NFU, Coalition of Rural Organizations Oppose Elimination of Rural Development Mission Area and Under Secretary
Highlighting the important work carried out by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, National Farmers Union (NFU) and a diverse coalition of rural organizations are calling on Congress to…
Study: U.S. Meat Sales to Reach $100 Billion
…despite still trailing poultry in per-capita consumption volume. Meat substitutes will account for less than $2 billion of the projected total. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Cargill: Grain Glut to Last
…“I don’t see the clearing of excess supply or much volatility to up commodity and grain prices in the near future.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Mexico Officials Visiting U.S. This Week to Talk Trade
…that the process is closer to starting.” He says Mexico is ready to enter “a serious negotiation” with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Political Appointment Nominees Coming Soon
…a nearly created post as undersecretary for farm production and conservation. Northey said on Facebook: “I love my job as Iowa secretary of agriculture and I am anxious to support…