Tenth-generation farmer Chip Councell of Maryland was elected as the new U.S. Grains Council Chairman at the Board of Delegates Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
Survey Shows Cover Crops Boost Yields
A recent survey of over 2,000 farmers showed increasing support for cover crops and found higher yields for the fourth year in a row for corn and soybean fields after …
Ag Appropriations Bill Still Undecided
Congress Yet to Deal with Ag Appropriations Bill When Congress returns to Washington D.C., it will have over 100 appropriations bills to work through, including the Ag Appropriations Bill, which …
Freight Cars Can Wait on American Railroads
American agriculture uses freight train cars on the nation’s railroads to ship countless numbers of commodities to ports for overseas shipping. The Washington Post says freight railroads lost out to …
Beehives in Unexpected Places
Cathy Isom tells us about the unexpected places where beehives are cropping up in an effort to save the bee population. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored …
Agri View: Agriculture Future
Everett Griner talks about the importance of educating young people for a future in agriculture in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …
The California Kitchen: Fresh Nectarine Sorbet
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fresh Nectarine Sorbet with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
Ancient Grains Show Growing Possibilities
Not many growers specialize in ancient grains. Some land nestled against foothills in San Luis Obispo County is dedicated to age-old crops, some that are only grown in a few …
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen Assembles Team for Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen has assembled a team of experts to launch a …
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
Nation’s Largest Regional Food Show Garners International and Domestic Attention for Central California’s Diverse, Quality Foods Buyers and food enthusiasts travel from across the World and U.S. to discover Central …
Oregon State Fair to Feature Prize Winning Marijuana Plants
The Oregon State Fair this year will feature a unique cash crop for the first time: marijuana. While the annual fair celebrates oddities like the curviest vegetable, this year fair-goers …
Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings
North American Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings on Higher Whiskey Sales Farmers in North America are turning back to what Reuters calls a neglected crop, sowing fields with the largest rye …
Rural for Hillary Group Forms at DNC
A group called Rural for Hillary was organized earlier this week during the Democratic National Convention to begin campaign efforts for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in rural America. Sponsored …
Dollar General Buys Walmart Express Locations
Dollar General Buys Walmart Express Locations, Will Expand Meat Offerings Dollar General announced this week the discount retailer has purchased 41 former Wal-Mart Express locations across 11 states. Dollar General …