Everett Griner talks about the devastating, costly, damage to agriculture caused by storms in today’s Agri View. Everett talks about the losses suffered in Florida from Hurricane Irma. Farm Damage …
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
The third annual Growing Together Latino Farmer Conference is being held in Palm Desert, Calif. The annual conference is unique in that it is conducted in Spanish and translated into …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-7-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is continuing to offer assistance to landowners affected by recent catastrophic wildfires. The assistance, provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) …
What is a Cold Frame? Why You Need One
Wintertime is upon us. Cathy Isom lets us know what a cold frame is and why they are so needed in our gardens. That’s coming up on This Land of …
Global Food Prices Reported Lower
Global food prices dropped in October, led by lower dairy products. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s monthly Food Price Index averaged 176.4 points for the month of October, …
John Deere to Supply Tractors in Cuba
In an agreement signed last week, John Deere is expected to be the first direct sale of U.S. machinery to Cuba in more than half a century. An agreement signed …
Northey Comments on Nomination Delay
Department of Agriculture nominee Bill Northey says he expects the hold on his nomination will be resolved, but in the meantime, is fulfilling his duties in Iowa. During a speech …
TPP Deal Expected This Week
The remaining 11 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries plan to remove the Gross Domestic Product requirements to allow the deal to move forward without the United States this week. The Japan …
GAO to Investigate Pruitt NCBA Videos
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will investigate an appearance by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt in a video by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Pruitt appeared earlier this year …
Agri View: Ocean Aquaculture
Everett Griner talks about ocean aquaculture in today’s Agri View. Everett talks about some of the benefits of producing food in the ocean, and, ponders the question if the ocean …
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it is withdrawing a proposed rule to revise the Agency’s biotechnology regulations and will re-engage with …
ASTA Supports USDA Action
Calls for Clarity on Plant Breeding Innovation Policy The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it was withdrawing its proposed rule to …
Register Now for The Central Valley Summit
The Central Valley Summit on Alternatives to Open Burning of Agricultural Waste is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, and Wednesday, November 8, at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center …