…started with low beginning stocks and tight U.S. and global supplies. Projected prices rose in anticipation of short supplies. Farmers faced low yields and ended up facing big expenses to…
Agri View: Hard Choices
Everett Griner talks about why farmers are facing hard choices for their upcoming crops in today’s Agri View. Hard Choices You know not everybody stops to think that we would…
Monsanto to Appeal California Glyphosate Ruling
…the California Constitution. Monsanto’s Roundup is sold in 160 countries, and farmers in California use it on 250 types of crops. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Feeding America
…of us. Well, more than you think. About 21 and a half million people. Not just farmers now. I’m talking about the food industry. Those in production, processing, distribution, retail…
USDA NASS Conducting Certified Organic Survey
…asks all participants to respond by February 19. Producers can return their forms by mail or complete the survey online at www.agcounts.usda.gov. “In recent years, U.S. farms and ranches have…
U.S. Dairy Companies Push Back Against Canada’s Protectionist Policies
…governors. “[An existing provincial] program has already cost U.S. companies tens of millions of dollars in exports, thereby harming the dairy farmers, dairy plant employees and rural communities that depend…
NPPC Hails Trump U.K. Trade Announcement
…Although NPPC had been supportive of the TTIP, it was skeptical that U.S. hog farmers – or any other farmers – would get a good deal out of the agreement…
Trump Trade Action Impact on U.S. Grains
Newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump has already followed through with key campaign promises related to trade policy – moves that have caused concern among grain farmers whose price is being supported…
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…pollinate and set this year’s crop. To do so, farmers and beekeepers are counting on having enough healthy honeybees—about 1.8 million beehives are needed to do the job. Bob Curtis,…
Cattlemen Applaud Death Tax Repeal Legislation
…comes from assets like land, livestock, and the machinery farmers use in production. The death tax often forces families to pay based on the non-liquid value of those assets. Brunner…
GIPSA Proposals Delayed 60 Days
…for farmers who may have been retaliated against by meatpackers, especially contract poultry growers. Several major Ag groups against the new rules include the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Pork…
Agri View: Weather Changes
Everett Griner talks about another opinion on weather changes in today’s Agri View. Weather Changes It is kind of easy to understand why farmers are more observant of extreme weather…
NRCS California Offers Post-Flood Assistance
…their local USDA service center http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=CA . Landowner Technical Assistance NRCS may also be able to provide technical and educational assistance to landowners faced with erosion and flooding in a…
First Farm Bill Field Hearing in Kansas
…what didn’t. Stabenow adds, “As we begin discussions on the next Farm Bill, we need input from farmers and families across the country.” The Michigan Democrat says she looks forward…