A researcher at the University of Idaho says farmers can benefit from droughts. Garth Taylor says droughts can be harsh on the farmers who are directly impacted, but as a…
Australia and New Zealand Dairy Leaders Would Support U.S. WTO Action on Canada
…in an email his government was assessing the “WTO-consistency” of Canada’s dairy industry policy, and had raised concern with the Canadian government. Malcolm Bailey, chairman of the Dairy Companies Association…
Food, Conservation Groups Invest in Soil to Sustain Food Production
…critical for everyone including farmers, farm communities, consumers, and companies,” said Jerry Lynch, chief sustainability officer at General Mills. “We are grateful to partner with farmers in our supply chain…
The Potential Effects of Increased Demand for U.S. Agricultural Exports on Metro and Nonmetro Employment
…that have both metro and nonmetro counties, 3 regions for the States with only metro counties, and 1 region for the District of Columbia. Find the full report at www.ers.usda.gov/publications…
USDA to Hold Expert Panel Meeting on Publication of Farm Operator Demographics
…Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State October 13, 2025 Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future October 10, 2025 David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50…
Animal Rights Groups Want Dead Animal Payments Stopped
The Humane Farming Association is once again attempting to get the U.S. Department of Agriculture to stop payments to livestock farmers when their animals are unsheltered and die as a…
Canada Responds to Dairy Trade Disagreement with U.S.
…taxes on ultra-filtered milk, which is used to make cheese. It had been imported tax-free but Canada changed direction after dairy farmers there complained. About 70 percent of dairy farmers…
Trump Vows to Fix Wisconsin Dairy Situation
At a recent stop in Wisconsin to discuss job creation, President Donald Trump vowed to support Wisconsin dairy farmers in their trade dispute with Canada and possibly make big changes…
NMPF Statement in Response to Canadian Ambassador’s Comments on Dairy Trade Dispute
…State October 13, 2025 Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future October 10, 2025 David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50 October 9, 2025 Why Prop…
Certified Organic Operations Shows Continued Growth
…Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future October 10, 2025 David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50 October 9, 2025 Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: California…
More Farmers Considering Drone Use
A new poll finds 21 percent of farmers plan to operate a drone this year. The poll by Farm Journal Media found 21 percent of farmers will operate the drone…
2017 Corn Plantings Falling Behind
…wet forecast. USDA currently projects U.S. farmers to plant four million fewer corn acres in the 2017-18 crop year at 89.9 million acres. AFBF says significant weather complications due to…
Tax Reform by August Unlikely
…and have called on Congress to create a simpler tax code for farmers and ranchers. Ag groups are also urging Congress to reduce income tax rates, reduce capital gains taxes…
NMPF Statement on President Trump’s Comments on Dairy Trade Dispute with Canada
…rules. Canada’s repeated disregard for its dairy trade commitments to the United States has left American dairy farmers enduring the severe and unfair consequences. “America’s dairy farmers will continue to…