…Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative. The grants will support a variety of projects aimed at improving yield, quality, and profitability for producers and processors. A total of 11 projects…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
…impacts on farm profitability, FDA’s new action plan for Cyclospora, and a new report that details the impact of wildfire smoke on winegrape contracts. Tune in to the show for…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…there’s a consensus that market dynamics which consistently squash producer profitability are not sustainable for live cattle or beef producers,” NCBA President Jerry Bohn said in a press release. ““As…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…service providers with a history of providing this type of assistance and a track record of increasing business skills, profitability, and access to land and capital.” About the Author Brian…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
…quality. The research investment is aimed at increasing the value of agricultural production while also increasing farm profitability and sustainability. Multiple projects from UC Davis have received grant funding, including…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…Senate, many farmers do not see a future in labor-intensive agriculture as the margins between profitability and loss disappear due to the federal government’s outdated policies and broken immigration system.”…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…states, with the goal of improving greenhouse energy efficiency and increasing profitability for growers. To learn more, visit the On-Farm Trials website. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…year ahead as consumers at home and abroad support industry profitability. That was the message delivered during the popular CattleFax outlook session, held as part of the 2020 Cattle Industry…
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
…populations. The project will assess the impact of increasing pollinator services on farmer profitability and the effect of the cover crops on nitrogen use. The University of Hawaii will demonstrate…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…fueling the need to increase research in critical areas of the organic industry. “The organic industry needs more research that helps existing organic farmers scale up, diversify, and increase profitability,…
Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms
…smaller agricultural operations. “I don’t think in America for any small business we have a guaranteed income or guaranteed profitability of survival. That depends on each and every farmer and…
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
…said that while an economic recession could have some serious repercussions on the beef cattle industry, the bottom line for producers is profitability, which in general the industry has seen…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) successfully completed its separation from DowDuPont, becoming a leading, global pure-play agriculture company that offers the complete solutions farmers need to maximize yield and profitability. Corteva Agriscience…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…long-term profitability than President Trump,” said Secretary Perdue. “The plan we are announcing today ensures farmers do not bear the brunt of unfair retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and other…