…Farm Business* Net Cash Farm Income Forecast Down for Second Consecutive Year in 2016 Average net cash farm income (NCFI) is forecast at $102,200 for farm businesses* in 2016, down…
Agri View: Dangerous Work
…required. Most jobs on the farm do. And dealing with large animals poses a risk. Chemicals used on a farm calls for, in fact demands, precaution. Any chain driven, or…
Support for the Salton Sea
…G. Brown Jr.’s Salton Sea Task Force. The federal investment will direct resources to include continued scientific monitoring, technical assistance in permitting and projects, and improved on-farm activities. The Salton…
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…teaming up with Sacramento Valley agricultural water users and farmers. This is the latest chapter of cooperation involving a coalition of farmers, water providers, conservationists and regulators who are driven…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 31
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…
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
…seeking comments on a new EIS that will analyze the environmental effects of control alternatives available to the agency. Under the National Environmental Policy Act, Federal agencies must examine the…
Japan to Resume Importing U.S. Wheat
…state. Imports from the U.S. Gulf Coast were allowed to continue. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports that Japan announced this week they’ll resume purchases of western white wheat this…
Low Wheat Price Support Needed in New Farm Bill
…programs in the upcoming Farm Bill debate. The National Association of Wheat Growers is conducting a Farm Bill survey of its producers to find out which policies are the most…
Farm Futures Releases 2017 Planting Intentions
Farm Futures recently completed its first producer survey of planting intentions for 2017. Farm Futures expects producers to boost soybean plantings because of strong demand and hedging opportunities on this…
Falling Food Prices Hurt Farm Belt
…pressure on the farm economy. The Wall Street Journal says reasons behind the lower prices start with excess production in several ag sectors, including dairy, meats, grains, and other staples….
Making it Easier to Donate Excess Food
…Brislain, said the new method should make it easier for the farmer. “Farmers hate to see things go to waste,” Brislain said. “But when your asking them to take all…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…2014 Farm Bill has provided for a comprehensive farm safety net that will ensure financial stability for America’s farming families. Farm Bill program payments-including Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss…
Less Profitability For Farmers This Year
USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast reveals ag producers are expected to be less profitable in 2016 than the previous year. Farmers This Year…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 30
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…