…performance; use of soil amendments and airjection; and distribution uniformity geared toward increasing irrigation efficiency, soil mapping and nutrient management. Topics will cover crops such as almonds, citrus, olives, peaches,…
Pacific Region Poultry Report
…in April 2014. United States egg production totaled 8.21 billion during April 2015, up slightly from last year. Production included 7.11 billion table eggs, and 1.10 billion hatching eggs, of…
Hortau Secures $5M in Financing from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners
…great partner to work with. They’re well connected, know what it takes to be successful in the agriculture sector, and bring a lot more than capital to the table.” Visit…
Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Open for Applications Through June 30
…include farms or ranches, value-added food processing, food hubs, community-supported agriculture programs (CSAs), farm-to-table restaurants and farmers’ markets. Businesses indirectly related to food and agriculture include support services such as…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Round Table; Improving CHMAs
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a Peace River grower round table event and thoughts on how citrus health management areas (CHMAs) can…
Statement by Bob Stallman, Regarding Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities And Accountability Act of 2015
…bargaining table. We urge the House now to act swiftly in passing trade promotion authority to protect the future of agricultural trade. “The American Farm Bureau applauds Sens. Orrin Hatch…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Statement on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
…act to maintain and gain market share in these places, our competitors will. U.S. agriculture’s interests are best served by ensuring America is at the table with strong negotiating authority.”…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…rule into compliance with our international obligations,” said Ellis. “The only solution on the table is full repeal.” Canada has published their list of products, by state, for possible retaliation….
Farm Bureau Supports Trade Promotion Authority Bills
…help keep that trend moving forward. “TPA streamlines negotiations and strengthens our position at the bargaining table,” Stallman said. “The growth of U.S. agriculture depends on our ability to compete…
Western View: It’s Not 80%
…cut. It takes reducing flows for smelt and salmon purposes off the table — we don’t even get to discuss it. While the cities are reeling over yet more cuts…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
…– from the farm field to the kitchen table and from the air we breathe to the energy that powers our country. “Thanks to the ingenuity, efficiency, and sweat of…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…table. TPA also ensures common negotiating objectives between the President and the Congress, and a continuous consultation process prior to final Congressional approval or disapproval of a trade agreement. Every…
Good News for Lamb Lovers
Looking to put more lamb on your dinner table? Cathy Isom explains there may be a bit of good news on the horizon. Good News for Lamb Lovers…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Having Severe Economic Impact on California Almond Industry
…wide range of products that rely on the free flow of global commerce,” said Covello. “We call on all parties to come to the table and resolve this dispute quickly.”…