…for expanded market access for Canadian pork, beef and canola. MacAulay says the Chinese market offers “significant opportunities for Canadian agricultural producers and processors.” The trip comes as U.S. agriculture…
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…Bruce will build on his great record of success.” AMS administers programs that create domestic and international marketing opportunities for U.S. producers of food, fiber, and specialty crops through voluntary…
Agri View: Who Loses in the Event of a Trade War?
…affected producers and who loses if one happens. Trade war, or no trade war. Look what the thereat has already done to farmers. Using statistics from Iowa. It cost an…
NCC: Farm Legislation Passage Much Needed
…Ron Craft, a Plains, Texas, ginner, said that legislation, recently approved by the House Agriculture Committee, includes critically important policies for cotton producers and the entire U.S. cotton industry. He…
Wheat Growers Talk Farm Bill with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
…the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Texas Wheat Producers Association, and Washington Association of Wheat Growers were joining the national officers on Capitol Hill. The Association notes that net farm…
Agri View: Agriculture Trade Problems
Everett Griner talks about trade problems in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses how this will affect export possibilities for the producers. Farmers were one of President Trump’s largest support groups…
Time is Nearly Up for Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds cotton producers that time is almost up to apply for the Cotton Ginning Cost-Share (CGCS) program. The application window opened on March 17…
Report Shows Improvements in Animal Welfare, Quality and Sustainability
A new report released this week highlights producers’ commitment to animal welfare, beef quality, sustainability and community involvement by America’s cattlemen and women resulting in responsibly raised beef. The Cattlemen’s…
NRCS Resources to Increase Pollinator Populations
…a long way in helping monarch populations. NRCS conservationists can provide producers with a comprehensive plan for individual farming operations. Wildlife biologists can also provide technical assistance for how farmers…
Canada Closes TB Investigation
…TB-positive cattle found in the investigation. Cattle producers have received about $39 million in compensation for the destroyed animals. The successful investigation allows Canada to keep its bovine tuberculosis-free status…
Fresno State Awarded Irrigation Innovation Grant
…industry researchers will help producers and the irrigation community to continue to be more efficient in food production and water management — something the Central Valley prides itself on in…
Agri View: Solar Power and Farming
Everett Griner talks about solar power in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses why a lot of producers have turned to the sun to power their operations. You know fior many…
Pressure Mounting for Accurate Labeling of Imitation Dairy Products
…are getting away with it because of inaction by the agency. It’s a matter of fairness to the farmers and dairy producers and processors,” Baldwin stated. Baldwin had recently introduced…
Dairy MPP Enrollment Deadline a Month Away
…At the time, the National Milk Producers Federation encouraged dairy producers to “take a second look at the program” and its revisions. According to USDA, dairy producers must select new…