…into a similar spiral seen in the 1980s. 2016 was a challenge, whether producers grew crops, milked cows, or fed beef cattle. Farmers pulled back on inputs where they could,…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…2009, USDA has invested more than $29 billion to help producers make conservation improvements, working with as many as 500,000 farmers, ranchers and landowners to protect over 400 million acres…
Administration Still Fighting for Beef Producers
While the Obama Administration’s time in office is rapidly winding down, it’s taking up a battle for U.S. beef producers regarding hormones and the European Union. The U.S. Trade Representative’s…
Tarping Mandatory to Reduce ACP Spread
…that are traveling within a county. Specifics of the requirements will be released soon. In the meantime, producers can review USDA’s tarping compliance requirements for general guidelines. Read the full…
Sodexo Food Service Announces New Animal Welfare Standards
In a joint announcement with the Humane Society of the U.S., food service company Sodexo announced it’s adopting new animal welfare requirements for broiler chickens and other livestock, one day…
Budget Patch Averts Ag Lending Crisis
…limit between now and April 28, which is a victory for farm groups who had been urging Washington to head off a potential ag lending crisis. Crop and livestock prices…
Food Prices Down as Biodiesel Production Grows
…prices by $20-40 per ton, according to a study by Informa Economics. This helps livestock producers with feed prices, and ultimately helps consumers in the price they pay for meat….
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
…producers intend to have 2.97 million sows farrow between December 2016 and February 2017, and 3.00 million sows farrow between March and May 2017. Iowa hog producers accounted for the…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
…producers are: Aubrey Blackmon, Houston, Ark.; Jo Stanko, Steamboat Springs, Colo.; Dwain Johnson, Archer, Fla.; Lynn C. Keetch, Montpelier, Idaho; Sara Prescott, Sherman, Ill.; Norman D. Voyles, Jr., Martinsville, Ind.;…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…increase efficiencies in agribusiness, provide economic opportunities to workers and promote practices that sustain the environment. Increased secure access to information also helps producers meet the challenges of global population…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…Conservation District (FRSWCD) will put $3 million in RCPP funds to work developing and implementing climate change adaption solutions. “Assisting producers and landowners in the implementation of best management practices…
NCBA Applauds USTR for Defending U.S. Beef from European Mistreatment
…of U.S. beef producers. “The European Union has left us no choice but to seek compensation for the long-standing mistreatment of U.S. beef exports,” said Brunner. “Our temporary agreement with…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
…producers from competition with American producers rather than promoting food safety,” said Representative Adrian Smith, member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Modern Agriculture Caucus….
Rabobank Issues Report on Reshaping Food Sector
…industry and the need for producers to respond and adapt in order to survive and succeed.” The report says three years of losses have forced farmers to use up most…