Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic on the political scene and a priority for farmers and ranchers. In a session at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 10
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…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…Madison, Wis. The conference, themed “Sky’s the Limit,” will include producer panels, presentations and breakout sessions on hot-button topics, farm tours, networking opportunities and more. Last year’s conference drew more…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…this executive power, using the Act more than any other president and locking up millions of acres in the process. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From:…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Meat Export Federation November Pork Exports Set New Record; Beef Exports also Strong U.S. red meat exports continued to build momentum in November,…
USDA Wants Dismissal of “Pork, the Other White Meat” Lawsuit
…million. In 2012, The Humane Society of the U.S., a lone Iowa farmer, and the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement filed a suit against USDA, saying the trademarks were overvalued…
Congress Trying to “REIN” in Regulations
…as a member of the House before winning a Senate seat in the recent election. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today says the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny…
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
…South Korea.” It’s good news for American producers who are coping with an oversupply of eggs that is driving down prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…across the country during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts Signed into law in January 2011,…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…experts told participants at the 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Row crop farmer Katie Heger encouraged farmers and ranchers not to shy away from…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 09
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Syngenta Calls Palmer Amaranth No. 1 Weed to Watch For
…that integrates a portfolio of herbicides together with complementary practices like crop rotation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image courtesy of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…for Smithfield Foods. “At each farm along the way, we’ve made changes that have benefited our animals while positively impacting the efficiency and environmental sustainability of our farms.” Beyond efforts…
Trump Ag Adviser Wants Mergers Blocked
…for farmers, and stunt job growth. He adds, “These mergers would accomplish the opposite of what the President-elect ran on, and that’s greater opportunity in America.” Rastetter says the motivation…