GAO Recommends Lowering Crop Insurance Expected Rate of Return

The Government Accountability Office is recommending that Congress considers directing the Department of Agriculture to adjust the expected rate of return for crop insurance. In 2010, USDA negotiated a set rate of return with crop insurance providers. The return is how much companies can profit from insurance policies. In a report released last week, the GAO found that the expected …

NAFTA Nations Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement

The U.S., Canada, and Mexico signed non-disclosure agreements before negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement got underway. Officials from Mexico last week confirmed the non-disclosure agreements to Reuters, which reports that the first round of talks this month concluded with signs of deep division on key issues. Per the non-disclosure agreements, each government is barred from distributing texts, …

Agri View: Costly Disaster Year

Everett Griner talks about 2017 being a costly disaster year in today’s Agri View.       You know it seems the western half of this country has been burning or flooding all year. I have not seen any official count on how many fires there have been. But, one must look at amazement at what they have cost. The …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending August 25th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states.   AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended August 25, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,500 head compared to 16,177 last week and 12,540 a year ago. …

Online Food Allergy Resource Center

The National Peanut Board has partnered with the School Nutrition Association to develop a free, online Food Allergy Resource Center, which offers solutions for effective management of food allergens. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

New Food Labeling Regulation in Development by USDA Should Not Disparage Biotechnology, Mislead Consumers

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prepares to develop a regulatory standard for the labeling of bioengineered food ingredients, it must ensure that consumers receive clear, accurate information about the foods they eat, according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). In comments filed with USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service, NMPF said it supports a strict, science-based approach in determining how foods …

American Farm Bureau Asking Farmers to Share Their Story

Lawmakers need to hear about the challenges that farmers face so they can push for solutions that will help everyone in agriculture. If you’ve been affected by tax issues, an out-of-control regulatory system, water issues or other problems that have made it difficult or impossible to continue to run your farm or ranch, American Farm Bureau Federation wants to hear from …

Nominations for Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame are Due September 1

The deadline to make nominations for the class of 2018 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame is September 1. The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made lasting contributions to Florida agriculture. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services partners with the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation each year to recognize outstanding individuals nominated …

Time is Running Out to Enter Cattle for WDE 2017

Owners of North America’s finest dairy cattle are encouraged to enter their lineup for the 2017 World Dairy Expo Dairy Cattle Show by 11:59 p.m. (CDT) August 31. While late online entries continue to be accepted through September 10, entry fees increase on September 1. After September 10, only paper entries will be honored up to the day of the …