…see a pasture or a hay truck driving going by on the highway, they don’t realize that actually, that’s part of a fairly sizable food production system in the United…
On-time Farm Bill Hopes Dim
…nutrition title. Top agriculture lawmakers don’t seem to be concerned, but farm groups are sounding the alarm bells as Congress runs out of time. Senate Agriculture Committee leadership last week…
Agri View: UAV Popularity
…places in the field. It has proved especially beneficial to California’s grape farmers. It carries a heavier load, which extends its use significantly. Here is a major point. You don’t…
The Western View: “Snake-Oil” Weathermen
…and news reporters, who brave danger to bring us first hand reporting of the storm. “Snake-Oil” Weathermen These intrepid souls seem immune to the laws of science. The rules don’t…
Agri View: Tariff War
…has a longer ‘use life’ than milk, but, there is a limit. Don’t blame China. We export more cheese to Mexico than we do to China. Don’t forget chickens. Poultry…
Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day
…will add 50 calories, plus about 117 calories for the bun. However you prefer it, pan-fried, grilled, or flame broiled, don’t forget to top if with your favorite cheese! Use…
Agri View: Bad Weather Year
…hard year weather wise. It hit everybody. Not just farmers. And, I don’t even like to mention those forest fires out west. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
Senators Grill Administration Officials at Trade Hearing
…Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney, and USTR chief agricultural negotiator Gregg Doud. The questions boiled down to “when does the pain end for farmers?” Joe Donnelly of Indiana says, “It seems…
Roberts Asks Conaway, Peterson, to Remain in Washington
…could continue if Conaway and Peterson can return to Washington. “If you don’t get it done by that time, you aren’t going to do it,” Roberts says. Key leaders have…
Agri View: Plastic Destruction
…the 21st Century commercial fishing will come to an end unless we stop depositing our plastic in the ocean. How did it get there? I don’t know. Some sections of…
The Western View: El Niño Winter Ahead?
…– are telling us that the odds are good we will have an El Niño event this year. It’s a 70 per cent likelihood, according to the scientists. But don’t…
Perdue Says NAFTA Must Include Dairy Fix
…Perdue said U.S. farmers don’t have the same access to Canada that Canada has to the U.S., specifically referring the Class 7 dairy products in Canada. Perdue says: “Class 7…
Gap Remains in Farm Bill Talks Over SNAP
…can accept. The differences don’t lie in just the SNAP program. There are unresolved differences remaining in the commodity, conservation, and energy titles. Ag Chair Pat Roberts also says the…