A new report from France says the nation is facing a ‘catastrophic’ 30-year low in wheat yields. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
The Wal-Mart Foundation announced a $1 million grant last week to Ducks Unlimited to support its partnership with the USA Rice Federation. The partnership with the retail giant’s charitable arm focuses on conserving soil, water …
No GMO Wheat Found in South Korea Imports
South Korea officials say inspectors have not found any unapproved genetically modified wheat following tests of imports from the Pacific Northwest United States. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Going Against the Ancient Grain
Kandarian Organic Farms Owner Larry Kandarian produces some age-old crops on beautiful land in Los Osos. He says some of his crops should be referred to as a forgotten crop …
Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops
Egypt to Consider Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops The world’s largest wheat importer, Egypt, will take another look at the risks of ergot fungus in wheat. The announcement comes less …
Japan Wheat Imports
Japan Stopping Some U.S. Wheat Imports over Fears of GM Wheat Japan is halting imports of western white and feed wheat from the U.S. Pacific coast after unapproved genetically-modified crops …
Rice Varieties Maximize Nitrogen
California rice growers may be paying attention to a new study from the University of Toronto, which unveiled what it calls ‘superstar’ rice varieties that use nitrogen efficiently. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
U.S. Grains Council Elects New Chairman
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 ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
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 …
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 …
U.S. Wheat Competitive Advantages
Trade Visit to Demonstrate U.S. Wheat Competitive Advantages Quality control and purchasing managers from three Venezuelan flour mills will visit North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Ohio starting this weekend. The …
Vermont GMO Labeling Law in Effect
Despite years of lobbying and pressure from food and agriculture groups, Vermont’s GMO labeling law took effect Friday. However, the law may be short lived with action in the U.S. Senate …
Another Decline in Retail Food Prices
So far this year, food shoppers are seeing more price declines than increases. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Wheat Genome Sequence Released
Bread wheat whole genome sequencing passes quality control, available to download Following the January 2016 announcement of the production of a whole genome assembly for bread wheat, the International Wheat …