Brad Pfaff of the Farm Service Agency explains a new financial incentive for management of forests on lands enrolled under the Conservation Reserve Program. Forest Land Management…
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…of 1996 and the Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized…
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural industries, including the forest products industry, with…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 19
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Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
…citrus industry by advocating for sound, reasonable policy that allows for fair competition in the market place. Our 2,500 members represent 75% of California 270,000 acre, $3.3 billion citrus industry….
Is 2017 A Turnaround Year For Farmers
…that’s at it’s highest level in 14 years. MetLife, a major farm mortgage lender, feels that as farmers cut acreage and supplies drop, prices could rise. U.S. farmers are predicted…
Alternate Asian Trade Pact Gains Traction
…have come to agreements on several specifics within the deal, some of which include protections, small enterprise assistance, and competition policy. Some details that still aren’t resolved include intellectual property…
E.U.-Canada Trade Deal In Trouble Again
…are skeptical any progress is being made due to the stubbornness of E.U. negotiators regarding various parts of the potential agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Will Deal With Trade Dispute Appropriately
…Rate Quotas were put in place when it joined the WTO back in 2011. U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Tom Sleight says, “We believe in a strong trade policy…
Panel Hears EPA Testimony on Glyphosate
…development was done incorrectly. A number of farmers and representatives from the agriculture industry also testified before the Scientific Advisory Panel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
…the new laws, Western Growers conducted a survey of its California members to capture the business decisions they are now planning and the impact on farmworkers and farm businesses. Western…
NFU Board Calls on Congress to Assist Struggling Dairy Producers
…and to refund dairy Margin Protection Program premiums. “U.S. dairy farmers are experiencing an extended period of very low milk prices which, unless corrected, will force thousands of farmers out…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…2014 Farm Bill. “Data driven analytical tools throughout the food supply chain—from production through processing, transportation, and food storage—will allow us to make smarter decisions that can promote efficient food…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 16
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