…and Guatemala to improve H-2A visa program operations. Following the meeting, Secretary Perdue issued the following statement: “America’s farmers and ranchers need a legal and reliable agricultural workforce, and we…
How to Sell Your Honey and Beeswax Harvest
…restaurants and grocers to offer your honey. A great selling point is that they can market their honey-laden menu item as locally sourced honey. County farmer’s markets are special because…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…Bill Northey said. “We know these are challenging times for farmers, and we have worked to improve flexibility of our programs to assist producers prevented from planting.” Cover Crops USDA…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…programs will work together to protect and improve the health of our nation’s livestock, helping farmers and ranchers provide high-quality agricultural products to consumers here and abroad. For our highest…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-09-19
…farmers markets and uncharted territory for August’s USDA reports. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers Market Week
…is also a correlation between having a lower body mass index, and the proximity to farmers markets. Listen to the report below. Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers…
The Western View: Insects Repelled by Unfamiliar Odors
…thyme, eucalyptus, lemon and cinnamon bark – were most effective at repelling the midge. The findings come as good news to organic farmers who don’t have an effective solution for…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
…allow farmers to continue growing sustainable and nutritious fruits, vegetables and nuts year-round.” Five finalists will be selected to pitch their ideas to a panel of AgSharks, consisting of venture…
Assistance Payments May Be More Evenly Distributed This Go Around
…the purpose of assisting farmers impacted by the Chinese tariffs. A total of $14.5 billion will be dispensed in the form of direct payments. University of Illinois agricultural economist, Scott…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
…“China’s announcement that it will not buy any agricultural products from the United States is a body blow to thousands of farmers and ranchers who are already struggling to get…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…to manage the exchange rate of the American dollar. “We need reforms that create a competitive American dollar and an even playing field for manufacturers, farmers and workers. This bipartisan…
Secretary Perdue Statement on U.S. and E.U. Beef Agreement
…desire high quality products, and I have no doubt that when given the opportunity to purchase U.S. products we will see more Europeans choose to buy American. America’s farmers and…
One Step Away From Helping Farmers Stay in Business
…passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act sends an important signal to family farmers and ranchers that our elected officials are willing to act in these challenging times. The bill…
Dairy Organizations Collaborate to Address Quota Program
…Families of California, Land O’Lakes, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Dairy Farmers of America and the STOP QIP organization will be conducting a multi-phase process aimed at soliciting and analyzing industry…