…It connects the ag industry with member broadcasters to discuss issues and topics important to their organizations, associations and companies. NCGA would also like to congratulate farm broadcasters honored during…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact…
E.U. Advisers Pushing for U.S.-Style Insurance Program
…a dedicated platform that could be used to share best risk-management practices to avoid financial difficulties when disasters hit or market prices drop substantially. From the National Association of Farm…
Dairy Industry Segment Doesn’t Want TPP
…about their views on the TPP. Over 1,000 farmers responded. The survey was designed to shed light on farmers’ views on low milk prices and other issues affecting dairy farmers…
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…to include mechanisms to address these issues. Over the last two years, the Northeast Beginning Farmer Program has begun receiving an increasing number of requests each month from veterans seeking…
Farm Sector Financial Stress Still Climbing
Financial stress in the farm sector is continuing to make a slow and steady climb. The stress continued to rise in the third quarter as income in the farm sector…
A Foundation for the Future of BLM’s Renewable Energy Program
…energy development. Notably, the rule: Supports development in areas with the highest generation potential and fewest resource conflicts through financial incentives, awarding leases through competitive processes and streamlining the leasing…
Incentives to Grow the Bioeconomy and Improve Forest Health
…there is $3 million total available for BCAP, half of which is for harvesting and delivering forest or agricultural residues to a USDA-approved energy facility. BCAP also provides financial assistance…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…and influential industry members on industry research, production news and regulatory issues. The three-day conference also features workshops and poster sessions dedicated to research topics, as well as presentations on…
New Administration May Benefit Seed Industry
…of it. Some of the issues we’ve been working on will hopefully garner a more friendly ear.” One of those issues is seed-breeding and the rules the industry faces. LaVigne…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
Duvall “The American Farm Bureau Federation congratulates President-elect Trump on his election, as well as those candidates elected to serve during the 115th Congress. The important issues facing American agriculture…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…port stakeholders told the GAO that efforts to address volume-processing issues at the ports still can be “hampered by competing priorities and limited data.” Additionally, 13 of 21 industry groups…
Alberta Beef Producers Want TB Support
The Alberta Beef Producers organization is calling for financial support for ranchers as Canada investigates a case of bovine tuberculosis. Ag Canada reports the group recently said a significant number…
2017 Corn Plantings Expected at Lowest in Nine Years
…Agriculture. CF Industries made the projection while unveiling to investors the company’s first financial loss since 2010. Agri-Money reports corn plantings at the level suggested by CF would match those…