…U.S. farmers that do a lot of exporting to China, Canada and Mexico.” Mexico, the top buyer of U.S. corn, has threatened to counter any proposed tax or negative trade…
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
…Chairman Brady and Ranking Member Neal: On behalf of our nation’s family farmers and ranchers, we come together now to ask your support for including permanent repeal of the estate…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report, Community Supported Agriculture: New Models for Changing Markets, highlighting six case studies of farmers using the community supported agriculture (CSA) direct-to-consumer…
APHIS Announces Public Meetings on Animal Disease Traceability
…may also be filed with the USDA through May 31, 2017, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov More information about traceability can be found on the APHIS website, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/SA_Traceability…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…government agency. Eligible applicants for rural practice enhancement programs include for-profit or nonprofit entities or individuals operating veterinary clinics in rural areas and veterinarian shortage areas as specified in the…
Seed Industry to “Storm the Hill”
…Farm Bill and funding for critical research and conservation programs, Congress is debating serious issues that will affect the seed industry’s ability to continue meeting the evolving needs of farmers,…
Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog
…farmers elected to pay premiums to purchase coverage above the bare-bones $4 margin level. But even with the higher coverage levels selected by many farmers, who paid $73 million in…
AFBF and NGFA Urge Senate to Confirm Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary This Week
…the full Senate. “U.S. farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses – and the consumers we serve – need the strong, capable leadership at USDA that Gov. Perdue will provide,” the AFBF and…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Program Contracts
…improve their business operation.” Producers interested in contract renewals or applying for CSP for the first time should visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/csp or contact their local USDA service center to learn more….
Agriculture Groups Focus on Importance of Immigration Reform in Letter to President
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition last week emphasized the importance of immigration reform for America’s farmers and ranchers in a letter sent to President Donald Trump. 70 groups representing a variety…
USDA Says Corn Plantings are Losing Ground to Soybeans
…says farmers are expected to plant 90 million acres of corn and 89.5 million acres of soybeans in 2017. The estimate for soybeans again represents record acreage. Farmers are also…
Agri View: New Citrus Crop
Everett Griner talks about a new Georgia citrus crop thriving in today’s Agri View. New Citrus Crop While Florida citrus farmers struggle with imported diseases and losses continue to devastate…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…results for U.S. exporters, giving them the opportunity to gather market intelligence and develop strategies to start or expand their sales in key markets overseas. For more information, visit www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions….
Agri View: Long Shot Crop
…sustained hard freeze in the late 1950’s killed most of the trees. So farmers simply turned to other crops. Some farmers are giving it another shot. There is increasing number…