…farmers, Canadian farmers, and American farmers, want to keep it strong, and stable. Our Secretary of Agriculture himself said that the loss of NAFTA could have tragic consequences for all…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-05-18
…Federation says sending agricultural workers “home” isn’t going to work for California and an urban farmer talks about his personal experience at the “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference. @NRCSCalifornia @CAFarmBureau…
Ag Committee Members Press USDA on Payments to Deceased Farmers
…says farmers must be “actively engaged in farming” in order to receive farm program benefits. Farmers do that by providing labor or management. USDA recently issued guidance that considers an…
Wenger Headlines California State Fair Award Recipients
…to developing innovations to carry farming into the future. Wenger is a third-generation farmer. His farming operation includes sharecropping, custom farm work and walnut hulling. Wenger has served on numerous…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…“Under Secretary Northey knows farmers’ and ranchers’ heartfelt commitment to protecting our natural resources. He’s walked the same soil we have as a fourth-generation farmer from Iowa, and has a…
Perdue Advocates for Crop Insurance Program
…of budget cuts. However, he seemed to when he told the reporters, “While it would be inappropriate to disclose private conversations,” Perdue says, “we were advocates for the American farmer.”…
Section 199A Fix Is Coming
A DTN report says Congress may be close to replacing the Section 199A language in the new tax law that curbs the advantages of farmers who sell their products to…
Agri View: Issues Impact on Agriculture
…seem to be going smoothly for agriculture. I said seem to be. There are a couple of issues that will impact farmers based on what happens in Washington. First, there…
NCGA Responds to Cruz Speech on RFS
…other. Corn farmers see refinery owners and investors failing to take responsibility for their poor business decisions. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) works for consumers, union workers, farmers and our…
How Potential ADM, Bungee Merger Would Impact Farmers
The possible merger of ADM and Bungee could decrease marketing outlets for farmers as the companies would combine operations. Chad Hart of Iowa State University told DTN-The Progressive Farmer this…
Agri View: Big Farm Shows
…the country every year. They draw farmers from their area to show them what is new in equipment and in crop production. Farmers learn a lot. And, they see a…
Study Of U.S. Grains Council ROI
…while reducing direct government payments to farmers of U.S. grains by an average of $15.3 million a year. “Dr. Kaiser has extensive experience in looking at programs like ours and…
FFA Members Celebrate National FFA Week
…which began in 1948, in recognition of Washington’s legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. A group of young farmers founded FFA in 1928, influencing generations that agriculture is more than…
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
…NRCS and dairy’s Newtrient company. Additionally, the Farm Smart Project led to the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Environmental Stewardship module. This voluntary tool empowers farmers to identify opportunities for…