…challenges, co-ops appear to be maintaining stronger balance sheets on average, employing more people and continuing to show significant value for farmers as a source for cash through patronage distribution….
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPPC) – The U.S. pork industry faces numerous challenges both at home and abroad that, if not addressed, will pose significant harm to our farms, rural communities and…
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…the country. USDA is committed to efficiently implementing the safety net programs in the 2018 Farm Bill and helping producers deal with the challenges of the ever-changing farm economy.” Authorized…
Supreme Court Ruling Creates Potential for Increased Digital Wine Sales
…The last time that Supreme Court issued a ruling on state regulation of liquor sales was back in 2005 in Granholm v Heald. That decision made interstate shipping to wineries…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…in the collection, should replenish the genetic diversity of Holsteins and give breeders better genetic tools to address modern day challenges, Dechow said. “When we started artificially inseminating cattle in…
Strategizing Better Agricultural Engagement with Public Officials
…agriculture industry would have more success by presenting a message that acknowledges the complexity of the state and the multitude of challenges public officials have to consider. “We have to…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…a teleconference led by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) researchers, veterinarians, producers, and industry experts discussed the challenges associated with the FDA’s regulation of gene editing (GE) technology. “No…
California Represents Cover Crops at House Hearing
…was California Farm Bureau Federation First Vice President and Grower Shannon Douglass. California Congressman and Subcommittee Ranking Member Doug LaMalfa asked Douglass questions about the challenges producers have with soil…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-19-19
…case is being argued legally, but it all revolves around safety guards on machinery. Taylor Hillman explains in his report. Brian German has a report on production challenges facing hemp…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…world’s biggest agricultural leaders, investors and entrepreneurs looking to find solutions for some of the world’s most critical food and agricultural challenges. Other key speakers include Beth Ford, President &…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…as well as on-farm demonstration projects. “California leads the nation in supporting innovative climate-smart agriculture programs that address on-farm challenges and promote agricultural and environmental sustainability,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…an updated, transparent and scientifically sound regulatory system for agricultural biotechnology is critical if American farmers and ranchers are to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. I applaud President…
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
…hog farmers understand the challenges faced by this administration in recalibrating U.S. trade policy toward China. The issues are myriad and complex. Moreover, hog farmers appreciate the farmer aid packages…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…facing significant challenges and tough decisions on their farms and ranches. Last month, immediately upon China reneging on commitments made during the trade talks, President Trump committed USDA to provide…