…there’s a massive collision of increased supply and declining demand.” Scott Brown of the University of Missouri says it’s not just domestic oversupply that’s causing challenges, but global milk supplies…
Farm Bureau Established Relief Fund for Puerto Rican Farmers
…Rico head-on, devastating as much as 80 percent of the island’s farm production. Puerto Rico’s farm families are now facing enormous challenges rebuilding their farms. These include dairy and livestock…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…at improving transportation infrastructure for agricultural exporters. This work will enable transportation planners, providers, and customers at the federal, state, and local levels to improve shipping infrastructure for U.S. exports…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…producers across America. “We’ve seen recent challenges in farm income and commodity prices,” said Dr. Robert Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for the Farm Production and Conservation mission area. “The…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…American agriculture has its unique conservation challenges,” said Johansson. “CIG enables USDA to help support new, innovative tools and techniques which have helped U.S. agriculture become the powerhouse we see…
Celebrating National Poinsettia Day
…root in American culture. The family hawked their Christmas flower at roadside stands. Paul Ecke Jr. advanced the sales of the poinsettia through shipping and marketing. The poinsettia has become…
Monsanto Asks Judge to Block Arkansas Dicamba Restrictions
…injunction preventing the ban on dicamba use in the state while the company challenges the decision that came from the Arkansas Plant Board. The board’s proposal would ban in-season use…
CDFA Healthy Soils Program Awards $5.23 Million in Grants
…smart climate programs that address on-farm challenges and promote agricultural sustainability,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, “Soil has the transformative power to help us stabilize our changing climate. By capturing…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…McRee’s quest to improve the performance of his silage production systems began back in 2007. He readily admits that he faced challenges early on. He tried no-till wheat, but was…
Industry Challenges Addressed at Central Valley Avocado Meeting
The recent Central Valley Avocado Meeting that was held at the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center offered some insight on the opportunities and challenges to growing avocados in the…
Farmers Commend Senate Action on Tax Reform
…well as the unique challenges we face in growing our nation’s food, fiber and fuel. The Senate’s passage of tax reform legislation today puts us within reach of that goal….
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural sciences,…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…animal care providers used antibiotics. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the…
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
…a long tradition of working through and overcoming whatever challenges may arise during a growing season. The agriculture industry is only as strong as the men and women who put…