The National FFA Organization last week announced record-high student membership of 649,355. Current membership is three percent higher than 2015’s 692,000 some members.
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
When the elections are over and the U.S. Congress returns to work, it’s time for regulatory reform.
Safe Food During Power Outage
Cathy Isom has some tips if you are anticipating a lengthy power outage, some tips for saving perishable foods in the freezer or fridge. That’s coming up on This Land …
New FSA Cooperatives Help Farmers
The USDA Farm Service Agency has a fairly new way of working with organizations to help farmers.
Preventing Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon
Reconstruction of century-old structure provides multiple benefits Yet another hazard to migratory salmon will disappear soon, when local, state, and federal officials finish building a permanent, fish-friendly weir in the …
Thaw Food with Water
Cathy Isom has some tips for us on how to thaw our food safely, without the long wait. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
Food Policy Action Endorses Clinton
The advocacy group Food Policy Action is weighing in on the presidential election for the very first time. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says the group is endorsing Hillary Clinton for …
Direct Sales Helps Beginning Farmers to Survive
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says beginning farmers are those who have managed farms for ten year or less. Beginning farmers are less likely to survive in business than those …
Monsanto Sales and Profits Lower in 2016
Monsanto reported net sales down ten percent and profits 42 percent lower in Fiscal Year 2016. Monsanto had net sales of $2.6 billion dollars in fiscal year 2016, with net …
Agri View: New GMO Law
Everett Griner talks about consumers now having a GMO Law in today’s Agri View.
Aged Cows Top the International Guernsey Show
The one-two pair of winning Six-Year-Old & Older Guernsey cows captured Grand and Reserve Grand Champion honors at this year’s International Guernsey Show on Tuesday, October 4 at World Dairy …
U.N. Official Says Lower Food Prices Threaten Anti-Hunger Efforts
A top United Nationals official says falling food prices harm anti-hunger efforts. The head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization argues that steps should be taken to guarantee …
EU Resumes Dow-DuPont Merger Investigation
The European Union has resumed investigations into the Dow-DuPont merger after the company’s submitted missing information requested by the EU antitrust authority.
Ag Economy Barometer Shows Slight Improvement
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded a slight improvement last month, compared to the August reading. Organizers of the survey say the Ag Economy Barometer was at 101 …