A few weeks ago we talked about Big Data, and how it applies to information gathered by farmers when they are growing a crop. It’s a fascinating topic, one ripe…
Incentives to Grow the Bioeconomy and Improve Forest Health
…risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department has engaged its resources to support a…
Growing Quality Tomatoes with Half the Nitrogen and a Third Less Water
…like-minded farmers and organizations. “Farmers sometimes worry that cover crops will compete with the cash crop for water and nutrients,” says Mitchell. “We’re starting to see at Sano Farms —…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Dairy Prices
…farms isn’t new, but some non-traditional dairy states like Colorado and South Dakota are drawing possible relocation interest from dairy farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups React to New GIPSA Rules
…to sue others who’ve shown undue preference to other farmers. That rule will open up companies who currently contract with farmers that raise their hogs to more lawsuits. Warner says…
What Does President Trump Mean for Canada
…anywhere with Trump in office, so that means Canada has to think about possibly negotiating separate deals with Japan and Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Soybean Group Wants TPP Vote in Lame-Duck Session
…ASA President Richard Wilkins, a farmer from Greenwood, Delaware, says, “TPP is vital to farmers across the country, as well as the processors and exporters that take U.S. soybeans to…
USDA WASDE Report At a Glance
…indicated that the U.S. cow inventory increased less rapidly than previously expected. However, output per cow is raised from last month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
What Does Trump Win Mean for Ag
…to “end the war on the American farmer.” During the campaign, Trump said he would keep the Farm bill together, fix the nation’s infrastructure, cut back on government regulations, and…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
…Congress on issues such as the farm bill, tax reform and a trade agenda focused on reducing barriers and expanding exports. “America’s farmers and ranchers are working overtime to ensure…
California Citrus Carry Over from October Forecast
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Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 09
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…
Peterson Named U.S. Wheat Associates President in 2017
…would do “all he can” to continue the organizations service to U.S. wheat farmers and overseas customers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Wheat Associates…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…operations. All 13 also reported increased costs or a decline in revenues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Government Accountability Office WEST COAST PORTS: Better Supply…