GAO: Agencies not consistently tracking U.S. food aid priorities
A new report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found the USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Developm ent (USAID) had not been consistentlytracking its food aid priorities regarding countries that receive U.S. commodities for Food for Peace (FFP) projects in fiscal years 2013 through 2016.
Ohio seed seller focuses on Eastern Corn Belt solutions
Like many farmers, Dennis Howick is a man who favors loyalty and trust. He walks in the footsteps of his father and his grandfather, whose family settled in Celina, Ohio, 180 years ago.
Farm input suppliers and precision agriculture software developers continue rolling out new platforms designed to help producers analyze crop profitability, as evidenced by two announcements during the week of Aug. 28.
Harvey sends ranchers into cattle drives, to save herds
Nature has created a crisis again for ranchers, as Hurricane Harvey unleashed record rainfall amounts over East Texas and into Louisiana, with some areas getting more than 40 inches of rain in a matter of days. It will be disaster for many livestock producers, and a lengthy recovery for others.
How first responders, animal owners can prep for disaster
Harvey, like any large-scale natural or manmade disaster, did not discriminate when it tore through Texas – for every farmer devastated by the hurricane, there are ruined crops, destroyed barns or drowned livestock left behind.
Analyst: Supply chain’s breaks could increase propane prices
When farm market analyst Bryce Knorr told visitors to the 64th Farm Progress Show to watch for supply chain disruptions in the fuel delivery system resulting from Hurricane Harvey, which could result in swift increases in consumer prices for motor vehicle fuel and propane (LP), his remarks proved prescient.
