…Clinton Transition team told the Hagstrom Report last week she may even choose a Republican Agriculture Secretary, should she become President. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trade Essential for U.S. Beef and Poultry Markets in 2017
…for U.S. chicken comes as China’s poultry production is expected to decrease by 10 to 15 percent in 2017 from 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Lending Declined in Third Quarter 2016
…finance operating expenses total about 70 percent of all non-real estate farm loans and nearly 60 percent of total loan volume. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Land facts
…facts. Half of the planted farmland is rented. The bigger the operation, the more land that is rented. But here is the shocker. Thirty percent of all of the farmland…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 28
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…
Protecting Sensitive Agricultural Lands
…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 strong next generation of farmers…
Future of Our Agricultural Community
Internship/mentoring program brings in ag students for summer study in public service The average age of the California farmer is about 60 – and it’s rising. Here at the California…
Farmers Willing to Walk Away from Cash Rent Agreements
…the Pro Farmer Landowner Survey that showed farmers saying if land prices don’t come down, they may walk away too. “44 percent of our members and subscribers are willing to…
U.N. Vote on Cuba Embargo Good News for Ag
…voted against the resolution calling for an end to the Cuban trade embargo. Israel also abstained from the vote on Wednesday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer CEO Defends Monsanto Acquisition
…earnings results. Net profit for the period ending September 30 was $1.3 billion, a 19 percent rise over the previous quarter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poll Shows Trump Leading in Farm Country
A new nationwide poll is out that shows farmers and ranchers favoring Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the presidential sweepstakes. 55 percent of respondents in the Agri-Pulse Farm and…
Trade Deal Between Canada and EU Back On
…Dot Com says Wallonia was concerned that would give too much power to multinational entities. They also wanted protections for Wallonia’s farmers, who would now face competition from Canadian imports….
Administration Given More Time to Defend WOTUS
…Farmer’s First Thing Today says the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals extended the deadline to file their response in defense of the rule from December 23rd of this year to…
Funding to Help Agricultural Producers / Small Rural Businesses
…packaged pork cuts. These products will expand the farm’s operation at farmers markets and at its own farm stand. Fifer Orchards Inc. in Camden Wyoming, Del., has been selected for…