Industry experts are scratching their heads over the relatively high price of farmland while commodity prices are still low. The two factors often have a strong correlation between each other….
Group Files FTC Complaint Against HSUS
The Center for Consumer Freedom filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission regarding the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS). The non-profit CCF says the Humane Society is responsible…
United States Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 2 Percent
…were asked to report their hog and pig inventories as of December 1, 2017. The Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report and all other NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov….
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…beef exports to the world’s most populous nation have already totaled more than 3.4 million pounds valued at $17.2 million. “American agricultural companies compete worldwide, and I am incredibly proud…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…website: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/r… The 2016 pesticide residue monitoring report is posted at: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/residue/rsmonmnu.htm 2016 Numbers at a glance: The survey included 3585 produce samples representing 161 different fruits and vegetables Each…
Improvements to Crop Insurance continue in 2018
…and respond to specific commodity and regional issues. More than $3.4 billion in indemnities have been paid thus far for 2017. • Expanded Options – RMA provided increased flexibility to…
Christmas Decorations from Trash
…https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… More ideas on the blog – http://easykidscraft.com/ Like on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Easy-Kids-Cr… Music by http://www.epidemicsound.com/ Image credits: (Top right) Newspaper, Magazine Chain for Tree/by Steve Snodgrass/Flickr (Bottom left) How…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…communities, and improve their bottom lines,” said Rob Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “Today’s announcement supports our efforts to help producers build economically-strong and resilient…
CDFA Now Accepting Temporary Cannabis Licensing Applications
…and processors. The link to the online licensing system can be accessed at: https://aca6.accela.com/calcannabis/Welcome.aspx The online system allows applicants to easily apply for a temporary commercial cannabis license. The program…
The Western View: Red Combines
…Farmall, IH, and Case tractors built between 1948 and 2013. The book is available from the publisher at octanepress.com <http://octanepress.com/> or from amazon.com <http://amazon.com/>, and if you order in then…
CDFA Announces Funding for Dairy Digester Development Program
…register for the webinar, please visit the program webpage at www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/DD. Prospective applicants should refer to the DDRDP webpage (www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/DD ) for information on community outreach assistance coordinated by CDFA….
Canada and Mexico Working to Strengthen Trade Ties
…to Mexico City aimed at strengthening their bilateral relationship and promoting trade. Meating Place Dot Com says the Canadian Ag Minister, Lawrence McCauley, attended a large food and trade show…
McKinney: Farmers Need NAFTA Backup Plan
…and foreign agricultural affairs, told Agriculture.com that he “would advise anybody to be prepared with contingencies,” despite the administration knowing “very well where the farm and ag industries stand.” The…
APHIS Wildlife Services to Begin Field Trials on Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…with conducting such field trials. Copies of the final environmental assessment and FONSI can be accessed at https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=APHIS-2017-0067. “Wildlife Services takes the selection and use of toxic baits for use…