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Love for Bacon Pushing Pork Belly Prices to Record Highs
…Chief Commodities Economist at FC Stone. A Market Watch Dot Com article says bacon no longer takes a back seat to the more prized cuts like pork chops and tenderloins….
Almond Board: Almond Crop Forecast
…up 2.3 percent compared to the May subjective forecast of 2.2 billion pounds. The estimate is up 5.1 percent from the 2016 crop production of 2.14 billion meat pounds. The…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…help plants thrive in the face of pest and environmental constraints, along with other challenges.” AFRI is America’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and translational research, education, and extension…
Germany Pork Consumption at 11 Year Low
Pork consumption in Germany has fallen to an 11 year low, as the nation is cutting back on the world-recognized Bratwurst and hot dogs in favor for more vegetables. Bloomberg…
ASTA Testifies before House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation, Farm Bill
Andrew W. “Andy” LaVigne American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President & CEO Andrew W. LaVigne testified at a U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing on the Farm Bill and innovation in…
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
…Farm Bureau Federation. “Now, the GSAs will be doing the water management piece. This is where the local water budget comes in. You have to figure out how much water…
Western View: Ventura County
…industries impact and support a local economy. It’s a program that could benefit farmers in other parts of the country. To learn more about it, visit their website at www.treasureourfarms.com….
Russia Extends Ban on U.S. and E.U. Produce
…Russia’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict. A Packer Dot Com article says the import ban has put the squeeze on American producers as no shipments to Russia means increased competition…
Pork Wants U.S. Bilateral Trade Deal with Japan
…deal with Japan, the highest value market for U.S. pork exports. A Pork Network Dot Com article says now that the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement has gone away, the U.S. needs…
Growing Veggies by Vertical Gardening
…If you love growing your own food, why not take a look at our online Garden Planner which is available from several major websites and seed suppliers: http://www.GrowVeg.com http://gardenplanner.motherearthnews.com http://gardenplanner.almanac.com…
‘Worst is Over’ for Snow-Melt, Officials Say
…comparing data with fellow water managers, Paasch said, “We’re pretty confident that any future peak (flow) that we have this summer is not going to come close to that peak…
Fly Control in Cattle Herds
…negative impact on cattle herds. Adding a larvicide or insect growth regulator to cattle feed can be beneficial. The use of pour-ons and topical sprays can also be effective in…
41 PEDV Sites Confirmed in Manitoba
…is centered. A National Hog Farmer Dot Com article says officials have confirmed PEDV on 18 operations representing over 54,000 sows. It’s also been confirmed on seven nurseries representing over…