…and I knowing what’s going on. What can we afford? What’s coming up in the next year?” she said. “It’s about communicating with our neighbors, our employees, with our landlords.”…
Long Irrigation Aids Phytophthora in Walnuts
…the pathogen. “The number-one takeaway I wanted everyone to have is that it takes about 24 hours of saturated conditions to set the stage for phytophthora infections,” she said. “Phytophthora…
Apple Cider Vinegar Hacks for Cleaning
…and clean your washing machine. ACV can even freshen and brighten clothes, get rid of ring around the color, and de-wrinkle clothes if ironing isn’t your thing. Other household uses…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com….
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…jobs from going overseas. One way he can do that is by keeping America’s food production in America.” A transcript of Duvall’s speech can be found here: http://www.fb.org/files/Speech_Transcript.pdf. Connecting with…
Ethanol Exports Continue to Surge in November
…525,682 gallons. Mexico (224,578 gal.), Singapore (86,240 gal.) and India (65,509 gal.) are the largest importers. NOTE: Data on U.S. ethanol imports and distillers grains exports will be added to…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…to put that science to work in their fields. Whether the challenge is finding resistance to Fusarium wilt Race 4 or increasing water efficiency, Dr. Hutmacher rises to the challenge….
$2.9 Million Available for Biorefinery Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $2.9 million in funding for research to improve biorefinery technologies. The Integrated Biorefinery…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…changes within the department. More information about the Office of the Ombudsperson is available at USDA dot gov slash ombudsperson. (www.usda.gov/ombudsperson). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
American Drivers Surpass 500 Million Miles on E15
…each using E15 without a single problem. Additionally, automakers approve E15 for use in nearly three-quarters of new cars and the Environmental Protection Agency approves its use in 9 out…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…feel the conduct of the agency in developing it was inappropriate and in some cases was illegal,” Schlegel said. “What we’re aiming at in the regulatory-reform effort is to try…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…an ever-improving version of the American farm.” In the coming year, USFRA will incorporate programs and activities, such as 360 videos, infographics, events, speaking opportunities and more, to demonstrate SMART…
Breadless Sandwiches
…sandwich. Simply cut it in half and add your favorite sour cream or cream cheese and deli meat in the middle. Or Lettuce wraps – whether you prefer iceberg or…
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
…4.0 percent, and prices increase 1.9 to 3.5 percent. Crop exports decline to compensate for most of the decline in production, with small changes in consumption and imports. Percentage increases…