…Studies at University of California Santa Cruz Brent Haddad will be addressing the perception issues toward using recycled water in agriculture. Following the afternoon coffee break, there will be a…
Disaster Assistance Will Set the Stage for Next Farm Bill
…Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Sen. Jerry Moran Ideally, lawmakers will address contentious issues related to cotton and dairy programs in the disaster bill and “get them out of…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall Praises ‘Fresh Air’ in D.C.
…the gamut of major issues that began to move in recent months. “Probably the biggest challenge we faced in recent years was the Waters of the U.S. rule,” he said….
Celebrating Our Feathered Friends
…importance of this day to not only promote avian awareness, but to shine a spotlight on issues critical to the protection and survival of birds, both captive and wild. Soaring…
Bill Seeks Tighter Scrutiny of Organic Products
…advertised as organic products comply with the defined organic farming methods. USDA issues certificates to farmers and handlers that allows them to sell their produce as a certified organic product….
Lucky Foods to Ring in the New Year
…on New Year’s Day will attract a financial windfall. Eating pickled herring as the first bite of food of the New Year brings good luck to those of Polish descent….
Investment Firms Once Again Purchasing Farmland
…the area as the farmer’s business relationships with those retailers can stay intact. However, if a farmer’s financial records and position are less than solid, firms often choose to rent…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…to help them grow their businesses while solving critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems.” The Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) supports research, education, and extension programs that…
Continuing Resolution Means No Cuts to Ag Programs
…hard. Congress will return in January with a lot of issues to deal with that are important to agriculture, including immigration, the federal budget, health care, and national security. From…
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a movement permit to Mr. S. Claus of the North Pole, a broker with Worldwide Gifts,…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…country and overseas. Through research, technology transfer and information sharing, the agency’s efforts address agricultural issues of high national importance. These include food safety, consumer nutrition, environmental stewardship, rural development,…
Improvements to Crop Insurance continue in 2018
…and respond to specific commodity and regional issues. More than $3.4 billion in indemnities have been paid thus far for 2017. • Expanded Options – RMA provided increased flexibility to…
Agri View: Political Questions and Issues
…having more impact on agriculture than all of the others combined. But, Everett also asked questions about other issues that need to be covered for agriculture. Political Questions and Issues…
FCA Reports on Agricultural Economic Conditions
The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) released a quarterly report on economic issues affecting agriculture and updated the financial condition of the Farm Credit System. The report says the USDA is…