…of New Orleans that our nation’s agricultural producers are genuinely interested in helping others.” Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show, produced by…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
…and rancher who no longer trust in the regulatory system. The EPA needs to stop implementing bad policies that diminish the integrity and transparency of the rulemaking process. “Producers derive…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…producers but to fight back against the destruction caused by invasive pests,” said Vilsack. “The projects and centers funded through this effort are helping to develop and put in place…
NCBA Continues to Express Concerns with Market Volatility
…between speculators, commercial traders, and producers; then our industry loses a critical marketing tool. Before any other changes are proposed, we expect CME to utilize the working group to address…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
…discussions, it’s clear that the next generation of food producers faces unprecedented economic, social, and technological challenges; yet they are also uniquely prepared to address them. “As an industry, we…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
…considered a Pioneer in using voluntary conservation methods. And what lessons he and other producers have learned is the basis of the soil health movement. Four knitted partnerships between producers,…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…viable treatment. Photo courtesy of USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $20.1 million in grants to university researchers for research and extension projects to help citrus producers…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…forests, or the needs of pollinators.” said Forkey. “We invite producers to visit with us regarding these and many other conservation improvements that can be supported through CSP.” Through CSP,…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that $150 million in funding is available for agricultural producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), USDA’s largest conservation program, by acres impacted, that…
El Nino Could Bring Vine Mealybug Relief
…have in a season is making the pest a serious issue for grape producers. The pest can have six to seven generations with different stages of mealybug all in the…
Wetter Winter Helps Ranchers Offset Lower Prices
…“hit bottom for now.” California ranchers have one advantage compared to producers in other big cattle states: Their animals calve in the fall and wean in the spring, whereas the…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…of the start of the pecan harvest, when weather conditions were less than ideal. Georgia producers prefer cooler temperatures and drier weather, which help to preserve the crop for as…
2016 Cattle Industry Convention Draws Strong Crowd
…have public policy efforts to ensure beef producers are represented in the halls of Congress and at the table as laws are made. We are committed to not only protecting…
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
…program also includes tours of local farms and cooperatives. Throughout the training there are many opportunities for program participants to network with successful producers as well. “In the end, we…