…agency is taking a comprehensive look into the 2016 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats and barley. “The small grains industry is a big player in…
Low Supply Restricts Pecan Products
…a steady supply. Currently our demand is far outreaching our production, so we have to plant more.” Dees said the new pecan federal marketing order should help. “Absolutely. I think…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
…assistance,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This commodity purchase is part of a robust, comprehensive safety net that will help reduce a cheese surplus that is at a 30-year high…
August Dairy Market Report
June and July data and statistics from the Agriculture Department have painted an increasingly compelling picture of a slow but steady recovery in U.S. dairy markets. The national average all-milk…
Ritchie Bros.’ Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction
…wheel loaders sold for a combined US$520,000 — Two Caterpillar 725 6×6 articulated dump trucks sold for a combined US$300,000 — A 2014 IMS 7012 Gold Cup IT4 51 ft.,…
ChemChina / Syngenta Merger
…to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. To learn more visit www.syngenta.com and www.twitter.com/Syngenta About ChemChina ChemChina, which is headquartered in Beijing, China, possesses production, R&D…
Resistance Still Focus for Spinach Varieties
…disease resistance. “Disease resistance in seed companies is a big deal, for us and for other companies,” Falconer said. “In spinach, downy mildew remains project number one. It’s a very…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Carrot Souffle
…of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez…
Why Growers Needed Pecan Marketing Order
Federal marketing orders allow for targeted promotion of some crops. The pecan marketing order will do just that by allowing the industry to share the nut’s story locally. Janice Dees,…
Farmer of the Year Contest
Cathy Isom tells us about the Farmer of the Year contest that will award not one – but three important people for handwork and dedication to agriculture. That’s coming up…
Agri View: Honeybee Rebound
…Canada and the USA are growing steadily. Only five percent of the European colonies lost more than 20 percent of their inhabitants during the winter in 2012/13. This indicates a…
The California Kitchen: Eggplant Bison Moussaka
…today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The 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…
Senator Toomey Announces Opposition to TPP
Toomey Republican Senator Pat Toomey this week announced his opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. The Senator from Pennsylvania says TPP has inadequate provisions for drug companies and dairy…
Louisiana Flooding Destroys $14 Million of Rice
…remains “fully speculative,” however, as the full scope of damage will not become clear until the water recedes. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says “once the water recedes we’ll begin…