…including production research, global market development via advertising and public relations, and accumulation, compilation, and dissemination of statistical information. The ABC encourages eligible women, minorities and people with disabilities to…
Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup is Feb. 28
…programs in the U.S. It was originally intended to primarily control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. The program has evolved over…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-18-20
…2018, but that doesn’t mean supply is decreasing. Brian German has an update on the “Stop the Rot” project for onion growers, a report on the cotton production forecast, and…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…along with the climate makes for ideal conditions for avocado production. Growers in the region told the group from CAC that they essentially have two production peaks, but they can…
AFBF Urges Improvements to Hemp Regulation
…Domestic Hemp Production Program was submitted last October, detailing the parameters for production. The comments submitted to USDA highlight several issues that the farming community is concerned about with the…
Putting Agriculture in a Positive Light with Social Media Engagement
…of your time,” said Douglass. Engaging in online forums can also help correct some of the misconceptions that the general public may have about agricultural production. Media outlets may not…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-11-20
…California Prune Summit that is later this month, also learn how Columbia is gearing up for its avocado production. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more….
Almond Matters: Being Prepared for a Flash Bloom
…for pollination longer, many growers utilize a plant growth regulator to slow the production of ethylene in the trees. Keeping trees viable for pollination longer can help increase the chance…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…percent is an uninsurable or ineligible cause of loss and will result in the hemp production being ineligible for production history purposes. For more information on USDA risk management programs…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…Relations and Analysis Kevin Good, who said he expects higher total animal protein production to be offset by strong demand and increasing exports. During the year ahead, Good said record-large…
USMCA to Bring Benefits to U.S. Textile Industry
…added,” said Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley. “National Cotton Council is very appreciative of the work that this administration has done to update…
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef
…to directly address misinformation while highlighting beef’s strongest attributes – taste, quality, health sustainable production. Examples of some current ads in market include those featured here. “This year the Beef….
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
…record, upholding the U.S. cattle industry as the global model for sustainable beef production.” In the year ahead, NCBA also plans to prioritize the importance of cattle markets — specifically…
The Western View: History and Lesser-known World Ag Expo Facts
…Agri-Center® was created as the home of the World Ag Expo. It’s a working farm, in addition to an event center, with nearly 400 acres of almonds, hay, and cotton…