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Access to Markets: Farmers Share of the Food Dollar
2018-06-12 22:28:21| National Farmers Union
It is abundantly clear to anyone who has seen National Farmers Union’s Farmer’s Share that farmers receive only a small portion of every dollar spent on food at the grocery store. Farmers Union has been sounding the alarm about this issue throughout its entire history, as this 1936 piece by Kansas Farmers Union Vice President […]
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What Can Farmers Do About Climate Change? Conserve With Us
2018-06-11 21:29:09| National Farmers Union
By Alexis Dunnum, NFU Executive Assistant Land management practices have the capacity to either mitigate climate change or to exacerbate its negative impacts. As landowners, farmers have the opportunity to participate in conservation efforts and directly protect the land, water, and wildlife. However, owning and managing property is not the only way to ensure lands […]
Mexico tariffs, what is the impact to U.S. pig farmers
2018-06-06 21:26:35| National Hog Farmer
Steve Meyer talks about Mexico trade situation and what it means to U.S. pork producers.
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Women Farmers Weekly: Introduction
2018-06-06 19:34:52| National Farmers Union
By Melissa Miller, Owner & Operator of Ladybell Farms As a farm educator and advocate, I am lucky enough to travel the country to visit with dozens of women in agriculture every year. From Virginia to Oklahoma, Oregon to Wisconsin, these women never cease to amaze me with their innovative ideas and consistent hard work. I […]
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What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? Altered Planting Routines and Weeds
2018-06-04 22:52:42| National Farmers Union
By Janan Lenzy, Information Systems Coordinator The proliferation of weeds on farmland can impede the growth of crops and forage. As the climate continues to change, longer seasons and warmer temperatures will likely encourage the propagation of invasive species. There are a number of methods by which farmers and ranchers can combat weed pressures. Here […]
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