…is about climate change and the reason some people see it differently. Including farmers. You see, there is a difference between climate and weather. The feature I just read points…
Conaway, Goodlatte Call on Attorney General to Evaluate DOJ Overreach in Prosecuting WOTUS Violation in CA Court Case
…under the CWA.” The letter also seeks to clarify whether a legislative fix is required to protect farmers, such California farmer John Duarte, from similar prosecution in the future. “Mr….
Corn Replant Expected to reach “Historic” Levels
…states, Iowa and Kentucky, according to multiple seed companies. Some farmers are even calling seed dealers for their second replant of the year, after flooded fields in parts of Illinois…
NAFTA a Success Story for Agriculture
…NAFTA, Tiemann says farmers “look forward to working with the Administration and Congress to ensure we maintain and build upon our established partnership with Mexico.” From the National Association of…
Top Senate Ag Democrat Releases Trump Budget Fact Sheet
…Assistance Program, or SNAP, hurts farmers and families. She says other cuts to conservation programs also harm land and water resources. The budget proposal would cut $29 billion from crop…
Agri View: California Dealing With Citrus HLB
…that has plagued Florida citrus farmers for a decade now. It has a name that stretches across the page but I simply call it HLB. If you have a large…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…women and other minority farmers and ranchers.” Acting FSA Administrator Chris Beyerhelm County committees are made up of farmers and ranchers elected by other producers in their communities to guide…
NPPC White Paper Details Benefits Of NAFTA
…farmers and for the U.S. processing and transportation industries. U.S. pork producers would be particularly hard hit. Iowa State University economist Dermot Hayes calculated that if Mexico placed a 20…
Trump Budget Proposal Puts Perdue in Awkward Position
…toward boosting U.S. exports. These proposed cuts follow a promise from the secretary that the administration would focus on expanding foreign market access to help farmers. The plan also proposes…
Agri View: Shaking Up NAFTA
Everett Griner talks about the shaking up of the NAFTA trade deal in today’s Agri View. Farmers in general, agriculture in particular, is looking at anxiety…
Robust Organic Sector Posts New Records in U.S. Sales
…farmers are not just staying in business, they’re often expanding. Organic handling, manufacturing, and processing facilities are being opened, enlarged and retooled. Organic farms, suppliers, and handlers are creating jobs…
Conaway, Peterson Host Agriculture Committee Roundtable with Sec. Perdue and Amb. Lighthizer on Trade
…I look forward to working with him and Sec. Perdue to secure even better deals for America’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters,” said Chairman Conaway. “This roundtable was an opportunity for…
ARS Hydrologist Honored for Bringing Accuracy to Soil Moisture Satellite Work
…moisture readings. Precise information about soil moisture specifically impacts crop production by allowing some farmers to change irrigation patterns in response to water availability variations like drought. It allows other…
USFRA Unveils Agriculture in America Sustainability Report at Sustainable Brands Conference
…a modern pig farm, addressing how farmers use new technologies to enhance animal welfare, efficiency, and sustainability. Farmers will also be on hand to talk about modern food production on…