Tag: USDA
Planting progress still slightly lagging
The weather has been warm, but planting progress is still behind.
NFO reaches out to beginning farmers
The National Farmers Organization is educating beginning farmers about the importance of marketing and working cooperatively.
Markets still stuck on USDA report
The grain markets are still focused on the Prospective Plantings Report, and some "new" news is needed.
Soybean acreage to set new record
Planting Intentions report shows a significant increase in soybeans in Ohio and the national level.
USDA seeks comments on organic checkoff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a proposal to create an organic checkoff program.
Trump taps Sonny Perdue as ag secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is likely to nominate former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue as his secretary of agriculture.
What’s NCBA hiding in the checkoff closet?
If it's nothing, you should know. If it's something, that's an even greater reason for you to know. NCBA knows. You don't. Why?
USDA reminds you of your rights
To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Ave., Washington DC.
US fights EU unfair beef practices
Obama administration takes first steps toward reinstating trade action against EU in response to EU practices against U.S. beef.
Apply for Western Lake Erie Basin funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications until Jan. 20 for funding through the Tri-State Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorus Reduction Initiative.
