A monthly survey on farmers thoughts regarding the farm economy held steady last month. The latest reading of the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, which is based on a monthly…
Canada, U.S., Ag Leaders Talk Trade
…reinforce this relationship in a balanced manner, allowing us to boost farmers’ bottom lines and create good, middle-class jobs on both sides of the border.” From the National Association of…
Farm Bureau Asks Senate Committee to Advance EPA Nominee Susan Bodine
…EPA’s toolbox – compliance assistance. Farmers and ranchers across the nation look forward to a new era of a firm, but fair enforcement.” A copy of the original letter is…
Conaway Applauds Delay of Compliance Dates for FSMA Agricultural Water Standards
…I’ve heard from many farmers concerned with the rules and struggling to figure out how and when they have to comply with FSMA rules and regulations. This extension provides producers…
Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary Perdue Unveil Beehive at Vice President’s Residence
…Pence installed a beehive in the Indiana governor’s residence in 2014, when Vice President Mike Pence served as the state’s governor. She said more than 80 percent of the land…
USDA Seeks Nominations for the National Organic Standards Board
…resume, and an advisory committee background information form, must be postmarked or received on or before by Aug. 7, 2017. The 15 member NOSB includes four organic farmers; two handlers;…
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts,…
Legislation Would End Cuba Trade Embargo
…American business owners and farmers.” Wyoming Republican Mike Enzi says the strategy of isolating Cuba has not been successful. “This bipartisan legislation would lift the travel restriction to Cuba, providing…
Agri View: Food Challenge to Feed the World
…means that those producing to feed the eight billion that live in the developing world will not produce enough beef, pork, and poultry to go around. Now unless farmers increase…
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman on U.S. Beef to China
…“wins” like the agreement with China is a good start to helping farmers and ranchers when it comes to trade negotiations… U.S. agriculture and beef groups have estimated that exports…
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Scheduled
…Smutny at USDA’s California Marketing Field Office, 2202 Monterey Street, Fresno, Calif. 93721; Telephone: (559) 487-5901; Fax (559) 487-5906; or email Terry.Vawter@ams.usda.gov or Jeffrey.Smutny@ams.usda.gov. (walnuts, CalifFrom USDA Agricultural Marketing Service)…
Statement of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on President Trump’s Paris Accord Announcement
…deeper into research to develop better methods of agricultural production in that changing climate. Floods, droughts, and natural disasters are a fact of life for farmers, ranchers, and foresters. They…
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
…on local farmers. Food that comes from local farmers means money is put right into local businesses and farms. It also helps keep the cost of produce down, so you…
Agri View: Good Vidalia Onion Crop
…a big price. Other farmers, who through the Depression years hadn’t been able to get a fair price for their produce, thought Coleman had found a gold mine! They began…