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California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
State receives more than $22 million in federal grant funds from Farm Bill The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). …
Voice of a Farmer Message Opens CAPCA
Several talks at the annual conference on pest control talked about the powerful voice of a farmer. Leaders stressed the need for the agriculture industry to make those voices heard …
Autumn Compost
Cathy Isom fills us in on how to turn that great big pile of Autumn leaves into compost. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
Study Claims Proteins in Wheat Causes Inflammation
New research unveiled in Austria last week claims a family of proteins in wheat may be responsible for activating inflammation in chronic health conditions such as multiple sclerosis, asthma, and …
New Cuba Regulations Include Farm Equipment
New regulations regarding products from Cuba announced last week also ease restrictions on farm equipment and inputs. The Obama Administration Friday announced the new regulations that ease restrictions on products …
Beef, Pork Imports in China Growing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture office in China expects the nation will import 950,000 metric tons of beef in 2017, a gain of 19 percent from 2016. The U.S. could …
Profit Outlook for 2016 Still Negative
A report to the Farm Credit Administration shows an overall negative profit outlook for 2016. The Farm Credit board received a report on the 2016 profit outlook last week and …
EPA Postpones Glyphosate Review Meeting
The Environmental Protection Agency postponed this week’s Scientific Advisory Panel meeting regarding glyphosate because the agency says it needs more expertise in epidemiology.
Agri View: Weather Problems
Everett Griner talks about agriculture losses due to bad weather in today’s Agri View.
Applications for 2017 Borlaug Fellowships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2017 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities …
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced over $62.5 million in grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known …
NFU Pres. Says Stage Set for Improved Agricultural Trade with Cuba
The White House’s new proposals on the Presidential Policy Directive on Cuba present a major step towards improved trade relations with Cuba. In response to the administration’s action, National Farmers …
USCA Commends USDA on Fair Practices Rules
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) commends the recent action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’ Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (USDA GIPSA) in submitting The Farmer Fair Practices …