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Enhanced Cuban Trade Would Be Good for U.S. Ag
Farm of the Future
The Obama administration is working to end a trade embargo and increase trade with Cuba, and many think U.S. agriculture would stand to gain a great deal from that improved relationship
National Association Wheat Growers President Discusses Crop Insurance
Farm of the Future
At the end of October, national ag groups activate their members to call their senators and helped stop a $3 billion cut, over 10 years to crop insurance as part of the omnibus appropriations bill.
National Association Wheat Growers President Discusses Benefits of TPP
Farm of the Future
The Trans-Pacific Partnership a trade agreement with 12 Pacific Rim Countries will provide for immediate duty-free access for U.S. wheat in Vietnam and it will create country-specific quotas for additional U.S. wheat exports to Japan.
PNW Wheat Grower takes the Reins of the National Association of Wheat Growers
Farm of the Future
At last week's Commodity Classic Eastern Washington wheat farmer Bret Blankenship become the new president of the National Association of Wheat Growers.
Fall Marketing Season Options
Land & Livestock Report
The fall marketing season is nearing, and cattlemen have several options for selling their herd offerings.
Farm Bill Choices
Farm of the Future
New to this Farm Bill is the choice for farmers to select either Agricultural Risk Cover or Price Loss Coverage program, many farmers have spent a considerable amount of time weighing their individual situation to assess which avenue best fits their operation.
EPA Determined to Bust Myths
Farm of the Future
During a recent press conference call, Administrator McCarthy repeatedly reassured us that this proposal's purpose was merely clarification AND providing more examples of conservation for farming NOT narrowing the definition through the interpretive rule.
USPB Chairman Shares Priorities
Farm of the Future
The United States Potato Board announced Brett Jensen has been elected as the Board's Chairman at their recent annual meeting. Jensen grows Russet Burbank potatoes for the fresh market and Ranger Russet potatoes for processing.
Additional Opportunities to Market Angus Cattle Online
Land & Livestock Report
There is a new partnership between the D-V Auction and Angus Productions Incorporated - Angus breeders have access to the more than 186-thousand users actively searching for cattle online.
Selenium-rich Feed Could Improve Livestock Health
Land & Livestock Report
Selenium deficiency in sheep and cattle costs livestock producers an estimated $545 million annually in losses and affects livestock in more than 35 states where regions are deficient in the mineral.
Research Show Sodium Chlorate May Reduce E.coli in Lambs
Land & Livestock Report
Scours in young livestock can be fatal but also can hinder the genetic growth potential of animals, even after they've been cured.
Purpose of the Farm Bill
Farm of the Future
Every five years, the Farm Bill is debated and renewed and as most of you know, this is a Farm Bill passage year. So why should the general public care?