…years, the presidents of the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union are asking Senate and House conferees to move quickly. Everything from commodity price supports to childhood nutrition,…
Brazilian Judge Suspends Glyphosate Use
…file appeals. Herbicide manufacturers contend that Brazil’s farmers have been safely using glyphosate for more than 40 years. A Brazil-based agribusiness industry association representative says he “thinks the judge is…
Farm Futures Survey: Farmer Support for Trump Slipping
A poll by Farm Futures shows support to Donald Trump from farmers is slipping. The survey found that 60 percent of farmers would vote for the president if the election…
Agri View: Rice Outlook Looks Good
…United States will export much of its crop. Well, all in all 2019 looks like a good year for rice and rice farmers. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett…
National FFA Organization Names VIP Recipients
…the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by 344,239 alumni members in 2,051 alumni chapters throughout the U.S. Source: Future Farmers of America…
Agri View: Wild Hog Eradication Methods
…hasn’t gotten rid of thousands of the creatures, but, the fight goes on. It isn’t just farmers that are feeling the pain. Some of the successful removal has been in…
Farmers for Free Trade Unhappy with Tariff Escalation
Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl says he’s unhappy the White House is ratcheting up the trade war. While more tariffs on Chinese goods are set to go…
Doud Rips China, India Farm Subsidies
…China has done in excess of $100 billion more in subsidies to its farmers than it was allowed to do,” Gregg Doug said at the American Sugar Alliance’s International Sweetener…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…initial tariffs on steel and aluminum in March, noting that “California agriculture will likely feel the most intense and direct pain from these tariffs. California farmers and ranchers earned about…
New State Authority Over Local Waters a Boon to Farmers and Ranchers
…was intended to work. “This is a major moment for federalism. Because permitting has been so complex and expensive, most farmers and ranchers have given up on exercising their rights…
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…Thanks to voluntary participation by farmers, ranchers and private landowners, CRP has improved water quality, reduced soil erosion and increased habitat for endangered and threatened species. The new changes to…
New Record for American Farmland Values
…time for farmers. The overall impact of the trade dispute with China, the uncertain future of NAFTA and the ongoing debate in Congress regarding the 2018 Farm Bill are all…
Ag Holds Roundtable on Lawsuit Abuse
…Lawmakers and agricultural leaders discussed the growing threat to farmers and how out-of-state lawyers are using nuisance lawsuits to get around states’ right-to-farm laws. The discussion included the economic impact…
Agri View: A Look at Current Farm Politics
…best trade efforts farmers had before Trump disabled it. The steel-aluminum deal has not made things any better. Farmers are now concerned over the future of the corn-based ethanol. President…