…in this state and they are operating within a much more competitive environment due to weakened global demand. Milk prices and marketing conditions are not expected to recover until the…
National Pick Strawberries Day
…won’t want to miss celebrating this sweet and tasty holiday. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Pick Strawberries Day From: Cute Calendar Pick Strawberries Day P ick…
House Ag Committee Highlights Veteran Farmer Contributions
…dedicate themselves to securing our domestic food security as farmers and ranchers deserve our praise, particularly as we approach the Memorial Day holiday. I am hopeful that the programs and…
USDA Increases Sugar Quantity, Access
…strong 2016 crop, but they continue to face uncertainty. Based on the projections in the May 10, 2016 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, USDA took this action…
Farming from the Heart- Hong Kong Holiday
…is in this interview, which was done in Hong Kong last month. Hong Kong Indonesian Holiday We sat down with her and asked her a few questions about what looked…
Toolkits for Starting Farmer’s Markets
…how increasing consumer demand for locally-produced food is creating market opportunities for farmers, ranchers, and businesses throughout the supply chain. The toolkit will help local food stakeholders tell the story…
Veteran’s Vision
…to find purpose and meaning in life and enable them to learn valuable vocational skills to meet the demand for agricultural ownership, employment, or other advanced schooling.Facilitate healing for those…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…a record demand from farmers and ranchers interested in participating in the voluntary program. As of March 2016, 23.8 million acres were enrolled in CRP, with 1.7 million acres set…
Two Sides of TPP
…an economic analysis conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation. “TPP will mean a boat-load of expanded exports and increased demand for America’s agricultural products,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said….
Whiskey Study
…often described like smooth caramel, while rye is called dry and brash. Despite the quickly growing demand for whiskey in the United States (with revenues over $2.6 billion in 2014),…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…support the growing demand for local and regional food systems. Visit the KYF2 website atwww.usda.gov/knowyourfarmer to find local and regional food system resources in your community. Learn more about the…
Loans for Farm Storage-Handling Equipment
…option with lower down payments, are designed to help producers, including new, small and mid-sized producers, grow their businesses and markets. “As more communities reconnect with agriculture, consumer demand is…
Almond Tree Increase Brings Questions and Benefits
…estimated at 1,110,000, up from 1,050,000 acres the previous year. This growth follows a twenty year trend in which California almond acreage has doubled, matching increasing global demand for heart-healthy,…
Resource to Help Food Hubs
…also satisfying growing consumer demand for local products. The new report, Running a Food Hub: Assessing Financial Viability, provides modules and best practices for food hubs to maximize profits and…