China’s Consumer Price Index climbed 1.9 percent in June from a year ago, while analysts had expected a 1.8 percent gain. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports that in May,…
Commodity Carnival
…our connection to the farmers, families and communities who fuel our economy,” said CME Group Executive Chairman and President Terry Duffy. “Increasingly, the challenges facing agriculture and food security will…
MAIZALL, USTR Urge Cooperation on Biotech Trade
U.S. farmer-leaders of MAIZALL, the international maize alliance, urged global cooperation on biotech trade at last week’s Global Agribusiness Forum in Brazil. The farmers called on the agriculture sectors and…
USDA Sets 2015 PLC Wheat, Oats Payment Rates
…USDA says there will be no payment for barley. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports that under provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill, no payments will be made until after…
Drone Rules Ease Concerns, Should Increase Ownership
…will increase ownership of drones. “If you asked FAA last month, they would say that a farmer flying a drone to look at his crops is illegal. It’s commercial use,”…
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…will protect American farmers and small businesses while providing a consistent, transparent food disclosure framework for shoppers across America. “The Senate has provided all Americans a transparent and consistent system…
Saudi Arabia Opening to U.S. Beef
Saudi Arabia announced it’s reopening its markets to U.S. beef after a four-year ban that was put in place due to concerns about BSE, or Mad Cow Disease. Pro Farmer’s…
Third largest Hog Producer using Wheat in Feed
The Maschhoffs, a family owned company that is the nation’s third-largest hog producer, says the plunge in wheat prices has the company using wheat in feed rations. Pro Farmer’s First…
Tools to Help Dairy Farmers
NMPF Offers Updated Tools to Help Dairy Farmers Enrolling in Margin Protection Program for 2017 The National Milk Producers Federation has updated its Margin Protection Program website –futurefordairy.com – with…
Agri View: The Computer Age
…yields and maximize profits for the farmer. Computers and satellite imaging are valuable tools for the modern farmer. Perspective Satellite imaging gives a farmer an accurate picture of what is…
Agri View: Golf Course Farming?
Everett Griner talks about farming a closed golf course, a good or bad idea, in today’s Agri View. Golf Course Farming? From: Modern Farmer From Farmland to Golf Course and…
Western View: Growing Hemp, Yes or No?
…doubt some bright farmer will figure out how to mechanically harvest. After all, we can pick grapes and berries with machines, why not Hemp? Well, it will be interesting to…
Agri View: Farm Trends
…farmer couldhave earned money from, but actually kept. That would include any of those livestock , soybeans, or heirloom green zebra tomatoes that the farmer or farmer’s family ate, plus…
Agricultural Imagery and Technology
…play and farmers can choose the product that best fits their needs. With that imagery, farmers are able to see maps of their fields and make better decisions about how…