…National Cooperative Month. Each year in October, the Department highlights the economic impact and innovation of cooperative businesses, particularly in rural communities. Projects in 22 states are receiving RCDG funding….
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…these producers succeed in building profitable and sustainable businesses in communities across the country.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program helps fund organizations implementing programs throughout…
Importance of Accurate Evapotranspiration
Getting an accurate evapostranspiration rate for locations in your production can be an important practice in surviving the prolonged drought in California. UC Cooperative Extension Horticulture Advisor, Mary Bianchi, said…
Sharing Almond Production Techniques Internationally
…ahead of us in shake-catch. As an industry, there is certainly a new awakening in Spain with regard to better orchards, even irrigating. Over time we have seen people put…
National 4-H Week
…and volunteers, and engage with alumni. New National 4‑H Week marketing assets are available to use in addition to regular 4‑H marketing resources. Please download and share with your state….
The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Stuffed Turkey Breast
…today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire,…
Livestock Sales Bill Clears Senate, Heads to White House
…and that the protections it offers to producers will improve livestock transactions,” said Cochran, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. “I’ve seen…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 2 Percent
…percent from the same time period one year earlier. From June through August 2016, U.S. hog and pig producers weaned a record high average of 10.58 pigs per litter. U.S….
U.S. Corn and Soybean Stocks Up from 2015
…8.8 bushels from the previous year. This is the highest barley yield on record since the estimates began in 1866. This and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov….
NIFA Awards Community Food Projects
…HoChunk Community Development Corporation, Winnebago, Neb., $34,019 Isles, Inc., Trenton, N.J., $34,821 Presbyterian Healthcare Services – Albuquerque, N.M., $400,000 Lantern Community Services, Inc., New York, N.Y., $35,000 Foodlink, Inc. –…
Mosquito Scents
…which mosquitoes find irresistible. Including pregnant women. Mosquitoes find you less appealing when you’re stationary and tend to go after those who are active and producing body heat. Research also…
Support for Minority and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Inc., Mississippi, $200,000 Mississippi Asso. of Cooperatives, Mississippi, $200,000 Winston County Self Help, Mississippi, $200,000 Tri-County Agricultural Cooperative, Mississippi, $200,000 Rural Development Leadership Network, Mississippi; also serving New Mexico, $200,000…
FDA Allows Peanuts to be called “Healthy”
…a healthy food.” The comment period for the use of the term “healthy” in the labeling of food products is open until January 26th of next year. From the National…
China Wants GMOs, Citizens Don’t
…the lack of confidence in its food safety programs, it’s likely to face considerable and growing opposition to a GMO program. While farmers in China do not use GM crops,…