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Dairy industry to vote on proposed changes to FMMO system

By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The future of uniform milk pricing formulas under all 11 of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) is now in the hands of dairy farmers and cooperatives across the nation. [...]

USDA projects sorghum acres soar 11 percent in 2015

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) March 31 Prospective Plantings report, grain sorghum acres could soar 11 percent [...]

Farmer explains ag use of drones before Senate subcommittee

Farm Bureau member Jeff VanderWerff explained the value and risks of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in agriculture in his testimony [...]

Avian flu outbreak prompts tighter security procedures

Concerns are mounting within the industry as Avian influenza (AI) continues to spread worldwide, including to a number of states [...]

AFBF addresses Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman released a statement on the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of [...]

Beef’s marbling proves to be a healthy fat

Beef with reasonable marbling and juicy taste is preferred among consumers, and industry leaders continue to monitor how to consistently [...]

House subcommittee examines implementation of 2014 Farm Bill

Farm bill implementation was the topic of a recent public hearing held by Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark), chairman of the [...]

Annual Texas wheat grower survey results released

An annual survey conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Agricultural Statistics Service records the number of [...]

USDA proposes definition of farming to close loophole

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a proposed rule to limit farm payments to non-farmers, consistent with requirements [...]

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