…cups of vegetables a day. June is also the time of year when produce is at its peak season, so it’s a great time to visit your local farmer’s market….
Canada Seeking Answers Regarding U.S. Farmer Support Funds
Canada wants the U.S. to explain an additional $30 billion made available to support farmers harmed by trade woes, and how the U.S. might distribute the funds. Canada made the…
Agriculture Groups Oppose Tariffs
…one that favorably impacts U.S. trade imbalances with countries around the world. National Corn Growers Association Tariffs put U.S. Farmers in Jeopardy North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the…
Agri View: Tree Crop and Row Crop Differences
…today’s Agri View. Everett explains to us some of the differences between growing tree crops and growing row crops. You know a farmer can wait on the weather to plan…
Secretary Perdue Receives Request for Dairy Relief Funds
A request for $300 million in dairy relief funds to assist dairy farmers dealing with low milk prices has been made by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The request that was sent…
Trade Retaliation Hurting U.S. Pork Producers
…opportunities around the world, including China and other markets throughout the Asia-Pacific region,” said Jim Heimerl, a Johnstown, Ohio pig farmer and president of the National Pork Producers Council. “We…
Agri View: Use of Water on the Farm
…you were limited in how much water you use? It is something that you don’t think about much do you? Unless you are a farmer. It is something every farmer…
H-2A Agricultural Worker Visa Modernization Joint Cabinet Statement
…to our farmers has been clear since the day his Administration began: “From that day on, we have been working every day to deliver for America’s farmers just as they…
Funding Available for Agricultural Equipment Replacement
…substitute older ag vehicles and equipment with cleaner, more efficient models. The “Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions” (FARMER) Program will have $135 million in funding available to farmers,…
Agri View: Trade War and Red Meat Exports
Everett Griner talks about the trade war and red meat exports in today’s Agri View. Everett goes on to explain what the impact this will have on the farmer and…
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
…better. In the last 16 months, the policies of the Trump administration have proven his commitment to rural America and the American farmer. His pro-growth policies are fueling the economy….
Agri View: Farmers and the Labor Law
…effective system of bring in temporary workers. Something more stable and would save farmers a good deal of money too. Farmers do not particularly like the current H2A program. Several…
Celebrating National Strawberries and Cream Day
…Ours. Today is National Strawberries and Cream Day. So if you don’t have them already, you may want to head to your local farmer’s market or grocery and get some…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…farmers have water security issues,’ says Howard. “There just isn’t enough for every farmer to do what they want.” In response, NRCS works on a two-phased approach to share water…