…Farm Bureau goal for years. Farm Bureau bills it the “Death Tax,” levied at a family’s most vulnerable moment, forcing some to break up the farm to pay the tax….
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…been built to feed an unbelievably productive, wholesome and affordable food supply. “I continue to remind all-eaters; elected officials; local residents who benefit from a healthy, vibrant farm economy; and…
Technology Needed to Meet Population Growth
…Meet Population Growth Speaking at the recent Forbes AgTech Summit, Dan Hodgson of Farm Quality Assurance discussed the importance of technology in agriculture. He says the future depends on it….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 9
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…
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
…of Agriculture in 2014. However, only 10 percent of that grant is dedicated to advising interested farmers. Organizers say the donation from Wal-Mart will complement those efforts in assisting farmers…
China Extends Cotton Stockpile Sales
…of Finance for China say the move comes as demand to buy the cotton is high, according to Pro Farmer. The statement also said the total amount of cotton auctioned…
No GMO Wheat Found in South Korea Imports
…shipments of U.S. wheat and flour for GMO traits and reject the shipments if any rogue strain of wheat is detected. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Study Says Consumers Support GMO labeling
…published by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The survey also found 31 percent of respondents indicated they would be much less likely, while 18 percent…
House says ‘No Reason’ to Hold TPP Vote
…labor provisions. Ryan was doubtful that the changes would happen, providing a grim outlook for getting approval for the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmland Values Dip Amid Lower Crop Prices
Farmland values have dropped for only the second time since the 1980s farm crisis prompted a wave of foreclosures. The Department of Agriculture last week issued a report that shows…
Agri View: Telematics
…tells you what it concerns. It is transferring electronic information from one origin to a storage source. And farmers are using it? They are saving data from equipment in the…
Be Careful If You Have Backyard Poultry
…this stuff. Now we take you back to Fred Allen who introduced a Falstaff the poet with a very informative chicken poem. “What is your chicken farm called?” “That’s why…
Wine Industry a Boone for California, U.S., Economies
…recovery shows the strength and resiliency of the nation’s number one wine-producing state as a positive economic force across the nation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Production Costs Sharply Decline in 2015
U.S. farmers spent far less on agriculture production in 2015 compared to 2014, according to the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. A new report shows farmers spent $362.8…