As the ag committees of the House and Senate begin farm bill mark-up, farmers and commodity organizations will be watching closely for safety net proposals....More
Agriculture’s unprecedented unity in support of the Senate’s comprehensive immigration legislation brings farmers and ranchers closer than they’ve been in decades to having a stable, secure and legal workforce....More
Boosting federal investment tax credits and accelerated depreciation schedules for railroads could mean millions of dollars annually in savings to the U.S. soybean industry....More
The National Cotton Council-coordinated Beltwide Cotton Conferences has a new format that no longer includes the production conference component....More
There is an important link between the health of American agriculture and the health of honey bees for he country's long-term agricultural productivity...More
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has released the 2013-crop Upland Cotton Loan Premium and Discount tables and it appears there have been some positive changes from the 2012 tables....More