In a new industry-wide effort to reduce consumer confusion about product date labels, grocery manufacturers and retailers have joined together to adopt standard wording on packaging about the quality and …
U.S. Corn a Better Deal for Mexico than Corn from Brazil, Argentina
The CEO of global agribusiness company Bunge Limited says U.S. corn is a better deal for Mexico than corn from Argentina or Brazil.
Agri View: Red Meat Consumption
Everett Griner talks about a new study on red meat consumption in today’s Agri View.
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
At year-end 2016, U.S. pork exports showed impressive progress following a challenging 2015. In 2016, 5.1 billion pounds of pork and pork variety meats valued at $5.94 billion dollars were …
Rural Mainstreet Index Improving
Rural Mainstreet Climbs to Highest Level Since September 2015: But Only 15 Percent Report Expanding Economy February Survey Results at a Glance: * The overall index, while remaining below growth neutral, rose …
The California Kitchen: Roasted Asparagus Soufflé
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted asparagus soufflé with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:
AFBF Joins Groups in Support of Farm Bill Funding
Reduced spending under the 2014 farm bill contributed greatly to the nation’s deficit reduction effort. However, additional cuts to the 2018 farm bill would present perils on many fronts, a …
USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Watermelon Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations to fill 13 seats on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. The board is seeking nominees for two producer member seats and …
USDA Announces Webinar Series about Project Applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Pre-proposals for innovative partner-driven projects due April 21 In January 2017, USDA invited potential conservation partners to submit project applications for federal funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). …
Farm City Newsday February 21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe
Botryosphaeria Concerns Rise with Wet Weather
All of the rain this winter is a welcomed sight, but it also brings back some serious botryosphaeria concerns growers haven’t seen in a while.
Iowa Bees
Cathy Isom tells us about the small mid-western town hoping to create a lot of buzz for bees and other pollinators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
Agri View: Avian Flu
Everett Griner talks about Avian Flu spreading overseas in today’s Agri View.
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Puree
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing asparagus puree with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: