Agriculture
Continuing Declines in Fluid Milk Consumption Hitting Dairies
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The dairy sector has been hit hard over the past few years, and the latest report from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is proof. Ten years ago, there were more than 4,000 dairy farms
Major Cotton Event Begins Wednesday Morning in Amarillo
AMARILLO, TX – Visit the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show Cotton Conference for an information-filled day just for you. This FREE event, hosted by All Ag Network, provides the information needed to make the right decisions for
Liquidity and Net Income Key Concerns For Lenders
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Liquidity has become the primary concern among agricultural lenders for producer customers, followed closely by farm income levels, according to the 2023 Agricultural Lender Survey by ABA and Farmer Mac released during last
House Averts Government Shutdown While Extending Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Agricultural producers and lenders finally have some assurance regarding farm programs in 2024 after the House passed a one-year extension to the 2018 Farm Bill Tuesday, 336-95. In addition to extending the legislation, the
Farmer Share of Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Just Pennies
WASHINGTON, DC – With the Thanksgiving holiday just over a week away, many families will prepare a traditional meal featuring turkey, dressing, and the sides. According to the National Farmers Union (NFU), while the meal is expected
Congressional Leaders Plan to Extend 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Despite an aggressive effort by both Agriculture Committees, Congress will neither consider nor pass a new Farm Bill in 2023. Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-R) is the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and has
Lackey and Nixon Up for FSA County Committee
FLOYDADA, TX – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers nationwide. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the
“All Things Livestock Conference” is Thursday in Plainview
PLAINVIEW, TX – The “GRAZE: All Things Livestock Conference” will be held Thursday at the Ollie Liner Center in Plainview, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hale and Floyd counties. Andy Hart and Mark Carroll,
Lawmakers Look for Solutions But Cannot Legislate Love
WASHINGTON, DC – Can you legislate love? Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) is a new member of Congress and serves on the House Agriculture Committee and talks about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and finding solutions to
American Farm Bureau Federation President Encourages Local Involvement
WASHINGTON, DC – When were you last upset with or frustrated by government action or inaction? “It is our job, as businessmen, to take care of our business, and not all of our business is inside the
Farm Bill Update from House Agriculture Committee Chairman
WASHINGTON, DC – “We’re rounding first base,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-15) said Wednesday, on the way to scoring a new farm bill in Congress this year. Thompson serves as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and leads
Arrington Talks Budget and Future of Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Over the past three years, Floyd County farmers and ranchers have received emergency assistance from Congress through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). How will emergency aid be dealt with, especially as the
Floyd County Farmer Leads Influential Cotton Industry Group
LOCKNEY, TX – Little did he know over 20 years ago that one day he would be the President of one of the most influential agricultural organizations in the country, but today Martin Stoerner has enjoyed the
Why NASS Condition Ratings Improve Following Crop Abandonment
WACO, TX – How frustrating is it to experience a weather disaster that wipes out your crop, yet you watch government crop condition ratings improve? That’s been a thorn for southern High Plains producers over the past
Spring-Planted Crop Insurance Deadline This Week
ORLANDO, FL – While today is an important deadline for farmers wanting to choose either ARC or PLC programs as part of their risk-management programs this year, there’s another reason to circle Wednesday on the calendar. Growers
Wednesday Deadline to Choose Between ARC and PLC
ORLANDO, FL – Farmers planning to sow a major crop in 2023 will only have a few days left to elect for the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Production Loss Coverage (PLC) program under the 2018 Farm
Floyd Country FSA Office Looking to Contract Acres
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – General signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) begins Monday (February 27) and runs for six weeks (through April 7). Currently, 23 million acres are enrolled in CRP, with 1.9 million acres set
Losing Water to Dubious Environmental Concerns, Not Working
TULARE, CA – Led by Speaker of the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, members of the House Agriculture Committee invited farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders to tell the legislators what is working or not working in the current
Members of House Ag Committee Listen to Farmers
TULARE, CA – Members of the House Agriculture Committee gathered here on Tuesday for a Farm Bill listening session during the annual World Ag Expo. Talking with All Ag, All Day following the event was a member
House Ag Committee Holds Farm Bill Listening Session
TULARE, CA – Members of the House Agriculture Committee gathered here this week for a Farm Bill listening session during the annual World Ag Expo. Talking with All Ag, All Day following the event was the California
House Ag Chairman Talks Trade and Farm Bill
TULARE, CA – Members of the House Agriculture Committee gathered here this week for a Farm Bill listening session during the annual World Ag Expo. Talking with All Ag, All Day following the event was the Chairman