…encouraging prescribed burning as a grazing management practice, and improving access to conservation planning tools used for developing grazing management plans. Organic Agriculture Systems: Helping organic producers develop innovative cropping…
Monsanto Asks Judge to Block Arkansas Dicamba Restrictions
Monsanto went before a judge on Tuesday to officially ask the court to prevent a proposal to ban the use of a weed killer that many farmers say drifts and…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…overall, and more consistent crop stands and yields overall. Improved soil tilth, increased soil organic matter and earthworms give him consistent yields year to year without extreme highs or lows….
USDA Delays the Puerto Rico Census of Agriculture
…where farmer Duamed Colón is using a legume cover crop (Canavalia ensiformis) to increase organic matter, improve soil health, and reduce erosion and herbicide use. Colón is collaborating with the…
Crawford Renews Calls to Open Ag Trade with Cuba
…U.S. to tap into Cuba’s $2 billion agricultural market, according to Politico. Crawford first proposed the bill in January that would cut back restrictions on U.S. financing for agriculture exports,…
NCBA Membership Drive Encourages Commitment
…include tax reform, the Endangered Species Act, and establishing strong new foreign markets with no unfair trade restrictions on American beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Turkey Farmers Feel Pain from GIPSA
…pay. One Pennsylvania farmer is aiming to get out of the business as a result of the new contract. Ike Horst raised 22,000 organic turkeys on his farm. Plainview is…
Oregon Representative Releases Alternative Farm Bill
…food system. The Hagstrom Report says Bluemenauer has long been advocating for fruits and vegetables, as well as organic and local foods, in previous farm bill debates. His version of…
Farm Bureau Seeks End to Organic Livestock Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is seeking full withdrawal of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule, now delayed until January. AFBF President Zippy Duvall this week in a…
U.S. Poultry Groups Applaud WTO’s Indonesian Ruling
U.S. poultry groups are pleased the World Trade Organization confirmed Indonesia’s import restrictions for horticultural products and animals and animal products are against WTO rules. The WTO has rejected Indonesia’s…
New Pesticide Regulations Begin January 1
…the new restrictions when the proposal was open for public comment. President and CEO Roger Isom stated “the fact is, it’s not justified. The data that they put out there…
Organic Livestock Rule Delayed Until January
The U.S. Department of Ag announced it will delay the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule until January 19. The Hagstrom Report says the announcement was strongly criticized by several…
New Senate Hold on Ag Trade Nominee
…at the next round of NAFTA talks in Mexico City. Flake wrote, “Efforts that lead to unnecessary restrictions on trade with our North American partners will have devastating economic consequences…
Soilless Production Falls Under Organic Certification
A group of proposals aimed at banning soilless production from being eligible for organic certification by the USDA was recently voted down by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The…