…Appropriations Bill certainly serves Americans by providing stable funding for the government but, in some respects, it falls short for America’s farmers. “Notably, corn farmers are pleased the Congress included…
Omnibus a Win for Ag, But No Fix for WOTUS or GMOs
…and ranchers, but is disappointed that Congress failed to stop the Waters of the U.S. rule. “This tax extender package gives farmers and ranchers critical tools to help them reinvest…
Huge National Farm Conservation Survey Now Going On
Thousands of farmers from all over the country are being interviewed about their conservation efforts for a two year project. Huge National Farm Conservation Survey Now Going On…
American Pistachio Growers Visit China
…10. Their trip coincides with the Holidays and just ahead of Chinese New Year, a season when pistachios are a popular food and gift item. “Our farmers are resilient and…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
…however, the registration fee will be waived for the first 30 days. With the potential benefits that drones have for farmers, National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling urged drone…
COOL Tariffs Could Begin Next Week
…measures, but we certainly will stand up for our farmers, stand up for Canadians who have been unfairly addressed and affected by this legislation.” Work continues, with little time left,…
Cottonseed Discussed on Capitol Hill
…risk management tools available under the Farm Bill to other oilseed farmers. “America’s farmers are currently experiencing a 55 percent free fall in net farm income, with huge losses due…
Better News for Farmers and Other Users of Propane
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has just put out its forecast for winter supplies and prices of propane. Better News for Farmers and Other Users of Propane…
Commodity Classic, Successful Farming Team Up to Offer New AG CONNECT Main Stage at 2016 Event
…CONNECT Main Stage.” This year’s AG CONNECT Main Stage will offer a variety of programs, such as executive and farmer panel discussions that will include leading farmers and executives…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal
…action and results. The benchmarks outlined in the deal build on the ambitious climate smart strategy being implemented by U.S. farmers, ranchers and foresters in partnership with USDA and the…
New Software Measures Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint
…allow farmers and ranchers to quantify their atmospheric outputs (emissions) and carbon benefits (sequestration) based on site-specific soils, crops, and management practices. Farms have frequently been seen as sources of…
NFU Frustrated by Dow/DuPont Merger
…and mergers that harm competition and the result has been a year of mergers resulting in fewer and fewer choices for family farmers and ranchers,” said Johnson. “The standard against…
Milk Calendar
Inspiration in the kitchen just in time for the New Year. The beloved Milk Calendar is back featuring 19 nutritious – easy-to-make recipes for 2016. Presented by Dairy Farmers of…
Agri View: 100 Mile Yard Sale
…yard sale. You can bet it increases traffic on that day. A new twist has been added. A nine-county highway to promote-grown vegetables of local farmers. Not just fresh vegetables…