…has built a “direct and transparent” relationship with dairy farmers. However, the letter by agriculture groups says “It appears to be an attempt to gain lost sales from your competitors…
Strong Push on TPP in Lame-Duck
…to markets around the world. “The TPP has huge potential benefits for soybean farmers,” said ASA President and Greenwood, Del., farmer Richard Wilkins. “First, we achieve better market access for…
Voice of a Farmer Message Opens CAPCA
Several talks at the annual conference on pest control talked about the powerful voice of a farmer. Leaders stressed the need for the agriculture industry to make those voices heard…
Beef, Pork Imports in China Growing
…get some of that business now that China has lifted its long-standing ban on U.S. beef. But before such trade takes place, the countries must negotiate export protocol. Pro Farmer’s…
Profit Outlook for 2016 Still Negative
…because of a less bearish global stock situation. For the farmer’s bottom line, a modest reduction in production costs is offsetting some of the price-depressing effects. Still, Farm Credit says…
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced over $62.5 million in grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known…
USCA Commends USDA on Fair Practices Rules
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) commends the recent action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’ Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (USDA GIPSA) in submitting The Farmer Fair Practices…
Farm Organizations Challenge Dannon and Other Food Companies
…biotechnology helps farmers preserve resources for the future,” said Nancy Kavazanjian, chairwoman of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), and a corn, soybean and wheat farmer in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin….
USDA China Office Expects Record Imports for Soybeans
…metric tons from last year. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports a recovery in swine production and steady growth in the poultry sector has boosted demand for feed and protein…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
…years ago. “These rules are not about fairness, and to call them ‘Farmer Fair Practices Rules’ is nothing but political spin to disguise the real intent,” said Brunner. “These rules…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…Management and Budget (OMB) for review three rules – the “Farmer Fair Practices Rules” – that, according to the agency, would “help balance the relationships between livestock producers, swine production…
NOAA Increases Odds of La Niña
…is likely to form within the next few months. The forecast says the combined ocean and atmosphere system are more clearly trending toward La Niña conditions, according to Pro Farmer….
Demand for Brussels sprouts is booming
…much demand in June or July for Brussels sprouts. It was more corn or watermelon.” Bontadelli is a fourth-generation farmer; his father and uncle developed the Brussels-sprout operation in the…
National Farmer’s Day
…National Farmer’s Day. It’s a day to honor and pay tribute to all farmers throughout our nation and American history. From very early American culture, a farmer’s endless hard work…