Members of the National Corn Growers Association’s Ethanol Committee gathered last week in Sacramento to meet with California regulators and ethanol industry representatives in this important market. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
Which do you love most about New Orleans: The food? Or the music? When you attend the 2016 Commodity Classic in New Orleans March 3-5, you can vote for your …
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has allocated $58.25 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill. …
NCBA Continues to Express Concerns with Market Volatility
After hearing concerns from membership nationwide, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has instituted a working group with the CME Group to address volatility in the cattle markets. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
CornPAC Launches Website, Preps for Auction in New Orleans
CornPAC, the political action committee of the National Corn Growers Association, has launched a new website in advance of its annual auction fundraiser at Commodity Classic. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Almond Board: Workshops for Growers
Topics for first workshops include irrigation, nitrogen budgeting The Almond Board has several workshops coming up on the topics important to growers. Program Coordinator, Industry Relations Rebecca Baily explains more. …
Water Agencies Encouraged by Introduction of Senate Water Bill
In response to today’s introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act, several public water agencies from the Central Valley issued …
Farm Bureau Welcomes Introduction of Senate Water Bill
Introduction of a California water bill in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Dianne Feinstein will help Congress move toward final legislation that addresses the state’s chronic water shortages, according to …
Ron Craft to Lead National Cotton Ginners Association
The Memphis-based National Cotton Ginners Association (NCGA) elected its 2016 officers on February 5 during its annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
A portion of Los Angeles County has been placed under quarantine for the Malaysian fruit fly (Bactrocera latifrons) following the detection of two adult female fruit flies in one trap …
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
USDA Awards $20 Million in Grants for Citrus Greening Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $20.1 million in grants to university researchers for research and extension projects …
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and America’s dairy farmers will announce a significant commitment to child health and wellness through funding to support school nutrition in order …
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
Two new studies on the costs and returns of growing romaine hearts and organic spinach have been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship
Agri-Culture is currently accepting applications for the 2016 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship. The $4,000 award is for a student entering or currently attending college and majoring in agriculture. Sponsored ContentLet’s …