…USDA conservation programs have helped American producers install practices that have reduced net greenhouse gas emissions by over 416 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, or approximately 60 million…
For Agriculture, Every Day is Earth Day
…to new lows, funding billboards that attack farmers and ranchers. Their actions are adding tremendous financial strain to our producers while driving up the cost of food for our nation’s…
Congress Echoes Ag Groups on TPP
…letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack underscoring “critical implementation components related to dairy trade.” The U.S. Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation and…
Pork Producers “Fly-In”
Pork Producers Participate In Washington Fly-In More than 130 pork producers from around the country wrapped up two days of lobbying lawmakers on important pork industry issues as part of…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…commercially viable treatment. Photo courtesy of USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $22 million in grants to help citrus producers fight Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…new education and outreach tools aimed at making certification more accessible, attainable, and affordable for small and beginning farmers. Recently, AMS developed a number of tools to help producers understand…
Western SARE Releases Calls for Proposals
…2, 2016 with notification in March 2017. Farmer/Rancher projects are conducted by agricultural producers with support and guidance from a technical advisor. Producers typically use their grants to conduct on-site…
Agri View: Cotton Producers Troubles
Everett Griner talks about 2016 not being a good year for cotton producers in today’s Agri View. Cotton Producers Troubles From: Ag Web Cotton Industry Ponders 2016 Planting Intentions, Market…
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
…the information they provide helps U.S. agriculture remain viable and capable. I urge them to respond to these surveys and thank producers for their cooperation,” said Messer. All reports are…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…to be successful,” said Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By supporting projects that offer tailored training, education, and technical assistance for producers and processors of local food, these grants will benefit…
Agri View: Egg Prices
…in 2016, a decrease from the 2015 average of $1.84, but higher than the $1.42 in 2014, before the past year’s avian flu outbreak that hit producers in Iowa and…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…felt by producers out in the countryside,” Johnson informed members of the committee. “Even more worrisome is the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts, which show a prolonged period of low…
Pacific Region Livestock Review
…percent from last year. California Milk Production California milk producers had a total of 1.77 million milk cows for February that produced 3.30 billion pounds of milk. Milk production is…
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal Prohibiting Promotion of Milk & Milk Products to Young Children The National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association urged…