…consists of 20 members representing a broad range of disciplines and interests including, but not limited to, agricultural producers, national farm organizations, agricultural economists, rural sociologists, farm policy analysts, educators,…
FSA County Committee Elections to Begin
…vote. Farmers and ranchers who supervise and conduct the farming operations of an entire farm, but are not of legal voting age, also may be eligible to vote. Farmers and…
Election Shakeup of Senate Ag Committee Possible
…party ensures it has a majority on every committee. The Senate Ag Committee currently consists of 11 Republicans and nine Democrats. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
A Big Investment to Stimulate Overseas Beef Demand
…quickly on the investments with the idea to spark beef demand as producers are feeling a squeeze on their bottom lines. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…make the state more attractive to farmers from outside Oklahoma. Opponents say it would prevent the government from passing laws to protect smaller farmers as well as the environment, and…
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…The current Prime Minister of Japan suggested several responses to food safety concerns but hasn’t committed to any specific procedures yet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
HSUS Denies Budget Problems
…million.” Pro Farmers’ First Thing Today says the Center is run by lobbyist Richard Berman, a longtime opponent of HSUS and other groups that believe in greater government regulation. The…
Agri View: Farm Progress
Everett Griner talks about the progress of farming over the past 100 years in today’s Agri View. Farm Progress You want to know how farming has changed over the past…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 03
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…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…and ranchers; expanded 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…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
Archie Manning Peyton Manning Peyton and Archie Manning will keynote the 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show closing general session on Monday, Jan. 9 in…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
…he threatened an HSUS staff member, adding that organization still has “around 50 farmers and ranchers” actively involved in agriculture councils. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poultry Industry Injury Rate Remains Low
…rate was 22.7, that the industry says demonstrates “the enormous progress the industry has made in improving safety for its workforce.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Monsanto Shareholders to Vote on Bayer Acquisition
…next three years. The special meeting of shareowners next month will be held at Monsanto global R&D headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….