NCGA on Proposed FY18 Budget
The White House today released its detailed proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018. The budget proposal includes the following: Cutting the federal crop insurance program...
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Proposed Ag Budget Fails Farmers & Ranchers
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall: “The American Farm Bureau Federation and its members are concerned about the federal budget deficit. However, we also know...
Soy Growers Oppose White House Budget
The American Soybean Association (ASA) signaled strong opposition to proposed cuts in the FY-2018 budget released by the White House this morning. “By shredding our...
Farmers Nervous About NAFTA Renegotiation
A large part of rural America voted in favor of Donald Trump during the recent presidential election. An Associated Press report says rural voters were...
Extra rain causing concerns for crops
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The area has gotten a lot of rain lately, and that’s good for crops… as long as they’re in the ground....
Proper tree planting tips for Arbor Day
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): Arbor Day, an April holiday that celebrates the planting and caring for trees, is a popular time for homeowners to add...
EWG’s Database Used To Attack Farmers
When it comes to attacking farmers and ranchers, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) never takes a holiday. Not even in the midst of a depressed...
2017 Economics of Farming Conference set for March 8th in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Press Release): Farmers and conservation professionals interested in learning more about the economics of conservation farming are invited to attend the “Seeing...
GMO Labeling Bill Facing Uphill Battle
The GMO labeling bill passed by Congress last year faces an uncertain future. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard passed by Congress last year preempts...
Conaway, Peterson Want Farm Bill Finished This Year
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway, a Texas Republican, says he wants to finish the next farm bill this year. The current farm bill does...