U.S. farmers bought more tractors in 2016, compared with 2015, according to the latest report from the Association of Equipment Manufactures. Through December, AEM says 2016 tractor sales were up…
Agri View: Overtime on the Farm
Everett Griner talks about how the new overtime law may hurt, not help, producers in today’s Agri View. Overtime on the Farm Farmers and others who have worked the land…
River-Flow Plan Moves to Written Comment Stage
…effects on farmers and ranchers,” Wilbur said. David Ahlem, president and chief executive officer of Hilmar Cheese Co., said reduced water supplies for dairies would affect the regional economy. “If…
Analysis Reaffirms Ethanol’s GHG Emissions Reduction Benefits
…biorefinery efficiency, the analysis found. The findings take into account a November 2014 study by researchers at Iowa State University, which found that farmers around the world have responded to…
U.S. Grains Council Calls China Actions on DDGS Restricting
…30 percent. The Grains Council says that move effectively stops market growth for U.S. farmers and ethanol producers. Meanwhile, U.S. farmers also continue to wait for China’s approvals of biotech…
2017 Farmland Values in Limbo
Farmers National Company says 2017 land values are dependent on several different factors the industry may see throughout the year. The agricultural landowner services company says the direction of commodity…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…and other support to current and prospective farmers and ranchers with disabilities. Since 1991, NIFA’s AgrAbility program has helped thousands of individuals with disabilities, including older farmers and veterans, achieve…
$27 Million Available to Support Local Food Sector
…to strengthen local economies and improve access to fresh, healthy food for their communities.” AMS today announced the request for applications for the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program,…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…already losing business because of these programs, demonstrating that Canada’s actions are resulting in lost revenues and jobs for dairy farmers and processors across the United States. “This negative impact…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the expansion of a unique service for farmers and ranchers. FSA’s Bridges to Opportunity program provides a one-stop-shop that…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…my work in the 115th Congress with our dedicated and knowledgeable Chairman Conaway who leads the Committee’s important work to represent rural America. Our farmers, ranchers and growers are the…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
A recent survey shows that U.S. pig farmers are complying with the new federal rules regarding antibiotic use in their animals. The November survey done by the National Pork Board…
Agri View: Future of Agriculture
…all farmers are producing such yields, but they all would like to. And most are trying. The average of farmers is now 57. They are getting older. No reason to…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic on the political scene and a priority for farmers and ranchers. In a session at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade…