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Americas pig farmers optimistic mood fueled by the numbers
2018-01-30 12:00:00| National Hog Farmer
What could prevent U.S. pork producers from this year being their second best? Steve Meyer outlines risks in his 2018 hog outlook.
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What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? Cattle Heat Stress Alert
2018-01-29 20:52:52| National Farmers Union
By Janan Lenzy, NFU Intern Last week on the Climate Column, we discussed the risks of drought to agriculture, and proposed methods to help farmers prepare for and mitigate those risks. As drought increases in frequency, length, and severity and as temperatures rise globally, both of which are expected to occur as the climate continues to […]
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Farmers for Free Trade profiles top ten US states affected by NAFTA withdrawal
2018-01-25 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Farmers for Free Trade, the bipartisan, grassroots campaign working to rebuild support for trade released a new report that outlines the specific threats the states most dependent on NAFTA ag trade with Mexico would face if American withdraws from the pact. The report, The NAFTA Withdrawal Tax, looks at the percentage tariff increase major commodities from each state would face in Mexico.
Access to Markets: Farmers Market Legal Toolkit
2018-01-23 20:03:22| National Farmers Union
By Tom Driscoll, Director of NFU Foundation and Conservation Policy No volume restrictions, no need for brick and mortar investments, and the chance to learn about customers want directly. Participating in a farmers market is often the most immediate access to market available to beginning farmers. But for as quickly and easily as beginning farmers […]
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access
market
markets
What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? Monthly Drought Alerts
2018-01-22 21:48:03| National Farmers Union
By Alexis Dunnum, NFU Executive Assistant As mentioned previously on the Climate Column, we have noted that drought is expected to become more frequent, severe, and damaging to farmers as climates continue to change around the world. Drought affects farming operations of all sizes and if farmers are not prepared, drought can lead to production […]
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monthly
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