Farm initiatives taking root statewide
Although the state's financial climate is challenging, Kentucky's farmers have several reasons to be optimistic in the year ahead, state Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said Tuesday.
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How a giant agriculture merger could price Texas farmers out of their jobs
Two of the world's largest agricultural firms plan to merge, and some Texas farmers fear the move will diminish competition in an already shrinking market and cause prices for seeds and other essential products to spike. German conglomerate Bayer, a global distributer of seeds best known for its pharmaceuticals like aspirin, hopes to buy Missouri-based agricultural firm Monsanto, which sells agricultural chemicals.
U.S. corn, soy acreage to expand in 2018-19, USDA says
U.S. farmers are likely to expand plantings of both corn and soybeans while reducing wheat seedings for the upcoming marketing year, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Tuesday. The USDA's Office of the Chief Economist forecast that farmers will seed 91 million acres of corn in the 2018-19 crop year, up from 90.4 million for 2017-18 but down from 94 million in 2016-17.
ND could be one of the most affected states if US withdraws from NAFTA
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a list of the states most likely to be negatively affected if the U.S. withdraws from the North American Free Trade Agreement, placing North Dakota at third, behind only Michigan and Wisconsin. "Absolutely," says Lindsey Warner, director of marketing and events at NDTO.
Puerto Rico’s Farmers Face A Long Road To Recovery Post-Hurricane Maria
Clusters of bruised plantains and bags of oranges hung from RenA "Papo" Cruz's fruit and vegetable stand on the side of the road. The 60-year-old farmer sat in a worn chair, waiting patiently for customers to buy what he could salvage in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Feds giving Maine nutrition center $400K to grow local food
Maine's U.S. senators say the federal government is awarding $400,000 to a Lewiston nutrition center to develop local food systems. Republican Sen. Susan Collins and independent Sen. Angus King say the grant is going to St. Mary's Regional Nutrition Center.
At least 235 killed in blast, shooting at Egypt mosque
These microloans are espe... Orlando, Fla. - An ice cold first half proved costly, as Nebraska nearly rallied back from an 18-point deficit before falling to UCF, 68-59, at the AdvoCare Invitational at ... -- Paralympic athlete and convicted killer Oscar Pistorius will spend the next 13 years and five months behind bars after the South African Supreme Court of Appeal ... -- President Donald Trump shared his Black Friday plans for a quick game of golf with Tiger Woods in between a call with Turkey and talks on American jobs.
Georgia Farm Bureau to hold convention in December
Georgia Farm Bureau members will gather on Jekyll Island for the organization's 80th annual meeting Dec. 3 to 5. Gov. Nathan Deal, U.S. Dist 1 Rep. Buddy Carter and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black will address convention attendees during the general session on Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Tyson Foods: New facility in Tennessee to create 1,500 jobs
Tyson Foods Inc. plans to build a new chicken production complex in Tennessee, a $300 million project that is expected to create more than 1,500 jobs when the facility begins operations in late 2019, the company said Monday. The new plant in Humboldt will produce pre-packaged trays of fresh chicken for retail grocery stores nationwide, the Springdale, Arkansas-based company said in a statement and a news conference.
Food Certification Market 2017: Manufacturer’s Analysis, Professional Survey’s Report 2017
The Global Food Certification Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period, 2017-2025. The report, titled "Global Food Certification Market- Size, Trend, Share, Opportunity Analysis, and Forecast, 2014-2025", presents a comprehensive overview of the top impacting factors and market trends in the global food certification industry.
Judicial Follies: A Thanksgiving potpourri
Thanksgiving is not normally a holiday that lends itself to court disputes. Unlike Hallowe'en and Christmas, about which there are a dozen court cases with an arguable holiday theme, Thanksgiving is a day when most Americans just sit at home and gorge themselves into insensibility.
Growers feel the squeeze as county’s citrus industry drops
In this Nov. 8, 2017 photo, Steve Crisafulli examines a tree in a USDA test grove on North Merritt Island, Fla. The grove has four or five varieties of citrus trees with 10 different root stocks to see how they do.
Reviewing Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.
TCG BDC and Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations. TCG BDC pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.0%.
White House requests $44 billion in additional disaster relief
The White House asked Congress on Friday for $44 billion in additional relief from this year's devastating hurricanes but urged lawmakers to make spending cuts to offset disaster costs that are now approaching $100 billion. The White House request for more disaster relief after the hurricanes, Harvey, Irma and Maria, set up a possible confrontation over whether Congress must find spending cuts to pay for relief even as President Donald Trump pushes for as much as $1.5 trillion in tax cuts over a decade.
Perdue: U.S. farm exports hit 3rd highest level on recordThey climb…
U.S. agricultural exports totaled $140.5 billion in fiscal year 2017, climbing nearly $10.9 billion from the previous year to the third-highest level on record, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Thursday. As it has done for well over 50 years, the U.S. agricultural sector once again posted an annual trade surplus, which reached $21.3 billion, up almost 30 percent from last year's $16.6 billion.
2017 Silver Eagle Award Honors Merlyn Carlson
Nebraska Farm Bureau has selected former Nebraska Director of Agriculture Merlyn Carlson as the 2017 recipient of its highest honor, the Silver Eagle Award. The award will be presented to Carlson on Merlyn Carlson and his wife Janice raised their family on their ranch near Lodgepole, where they raised cattle.
Chicago mother says video shows son with autism body-slammed, injured at school
A Chicago mother of a student with autism said her son was attacked at school in a brutal bullying incident that was captured on video.Gabrielle George said a vid... -- As President Donald Trump returned home Tuesday after a five-nation, 13-day tour of Asia, the region took stock of the lasting effects he left behind.Here's how ... OMAHA -- Critics of agricultural consolidation joined forces Tuesday in Washington to release reports calling on the Department of Justice to reject the merger between B... Lincoln - Freshman Taylor Kissinger led three Huskers in double figures with a game-high 18 points to help shoot Nebraska to an 80-60 women's basketball win over UMKC at Pin... -- Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBoston 109, Brooklyn 102Toronto 129, Houston 113San Antonio 97, Dallas 91NATION... -- At the "God Save America Revival Conference" ... (more)
USDA delays organic livestock and poultry practices ruleSome consider …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has released notice that they are delaying, for the third time, implementation of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule. "The USDA's move this week should be seen for what it is: a clear attempt to let industrial agriculture interests usurp the legitimacy of the organic label," said OEFFA Policy Program Coordinator Amalie Lipstreu.
People Act Where US Fails On Climate
MARCH 10: Protesters march during a demonstration against the Dakota Access Pipeline on March 10, 2017 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters and members of Native nations marched in Washington DC to oppose the construction of the proposed 1,172 Dakota Access Pipeline that runs within a half-mile of the Standing Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota.
Mendocino County Farm Bureau coordinating meeting to discuss post-fire strategies
The long road to recovery for fire victims is just beginning to reveal itself, and for homeowners, farmers and landowners whose property has been affected by the fires, the Mendocino County Farm Bureau is providing an opportunity to receive assistance and information to help bring properties back to health and working order. A Post-Fire Agricultural and Rural Property Resource Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center.