…on the report day. With elevated crop surpluses decreasing farmer purchasing power, machinery sales in North America have fallen in the past three years, according to the Wall Street Journal….
USDA Reports Preview
…USDA baseline. Pro Farmer’s Brian Grete says corn yield will likely be in the mid-160 range. The Gulke Group’s Jerry Gulke says the likely corn yield estimate will be near…
Agri View: Hobby Farming
Everett Griner talks about hobby farming. A new kind of farmer in today’s Agri View. Hobby Farming There is a growing new type of farmer. And, it is drawing a…
Pick and Store Your Green Beans
…aliases. String Beans, Pole Beans, Snap Beans, and Bush Beans. When it comes to picking these in the produce aisle or at your local farmer’s market: Make sure that there…
Farmers Indicate Higher Outlook on Farm Economy
Farmers surveyed as part of the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer indicated more optimism in July because of better commodity prices expectations this fall. The monthly survey for July reached…
Agri View: Soybean Potential
…grown crops. Midwest, southwest, southeast. It is a crop with a lot of possibilities. But, it has not reached its potential. Every farmer who grows soybeans wants to see 100…
Valuable Crops to Consider Growing
…sell for $20 or more per pound, and even higher at farmer’s markets. I’m Cathy Isom… Image credit: (bottom right) Public Domain, Link (bottom left) By Paul Gross (paul144) and…
Health Care Reform: NFU on What’s Happening Now
As the nation’s policy makers continue to hash out health care reform, farm groups are watching closely. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill talks with National Farmer’s Union Government…
Secretary Perdue Partners with FFA to Support Next Generation of Leaders in Agriculture
…You may click HERE to visit USDA’s New Farmer Website to learn more about USDA’s work to support youth in agriculture, as well as new and beginning farmers and ranchers….
Input Needed for Dairy Revenue Protection Program
The American Farm Bureau Federation is looking for feedback from California dairy farmers on their proposed Dairy Revenue Protection Program at an informational meeting being held on August 2nd. AFBF…
Farm Groups Support Clovis Nomination
…a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts Monday expressing support for the nomination. The groups, including the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and the American Farm Bureau Federation,…
Agri View: Growing Industrial Hemp
Everett Griner talks about North Carolina farmers planning to grow industrial hemp in today’s Agri View. Growing Industrial Hemp Well, everything seems to be in place for farmers in North…
Agri View: 2017 Farm Census
…Well, that would surprise you. It is used by Federal, State, and Local Governments. Agribusinesses, trade groups, educators, researchers, plus farmers themselves. It covers things like production practices, income, expenses,…
NMPF Proposal to Improve H-2A for Dairy Advances Thanks to Rep. Newhouse
…Force Chairman Mike McCloskey, a Fair Oaks, Ind., dairy farmer, said the H-2A changes are an important first step to address the labor challenges facing U.S. dairy farmers. “We have…