…U.S. exports and American jobs.” Led by Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, a letter asked Lighthizer to “directly engage the Brazilian government and quickly work to resolve” the issue. The letter…
Farm Bill This Fall “High Hurdle” for Senate
…August, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway said work on the 2018 Farm Bill would start within the next eight weeks, making House work on the Farm bill just two…
Young Producer’s Perspective on the Dairy Business
…genetics. Genetics Birch also credits the Holstein Association USA with helping him get a foothold in the dairy industry, starting as a junior member. Credit Visit www.holsteinusa.com to learn more….
Wineries Hoping for End to Wildfires
…types of treatment to reduce the effects of smoke on wine grapes. So far nothing has been completely effective because of the unpredictability of flavor development during the aging process….
USDA/NIFA Needs Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities
…than 5 p.m. The sessions will be webcast live, transcribed, and made available for playback. Session attendees must register via https://nifa.usda.gov/nifalistens by Thursday, Oct. 12. In addition, written comments may…
Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion
…with states to perform watershed restoration and forest management services in National Forests. “We are committed to working together, with federal, state, and local officials, to be good stewards of…
Plant-Based Food Sales Up 8 Percent from 2016
…past year. The category excludes milks but does include cheese, yogurts, and ice cream. Yogurt sales jumped 56 percent over last year. The plant-based milk category sales are up 3.1…
Agri View: Does it Really Matter?
Everett Griner talks about how our food is grown and processed, and if it really matters in today’s Agri View. Does it Really Matter? Image Credit: American Falls, Idaho, USA….
Urban Agriculture Bill Introduced in U.S. House
…to nutritious foods,” as “too many urban neighborhoods are in food deserts that lack stores where people can purchase fresh, healthy foods.” The bill would work to spur the development…
Almond Board: Low-Dust Harvest Equipment Demos
…of Directors members give the chair the authority to appoint individuals to standing committees. Board and committee members serve without compensation. The Board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets…
John Deere Equipment About to Get Smarter
…In 1999 the company bought the global positioning company NavCom Technology, whose firmware became the basis for the satellite guidance systems in Deere machines. Blue River has been listed on…
Head of USDA Organic Program Stepping Down
…plan was to run the program for five years. After eight years at USDA, he says the program is now stronger, offering better quality inspectors, certifiers and work. He says…
Wind, Rain Hit Central Valley Vineyards
…can cause significant problems with dirt and mold concerns. The rain caused some concerns for raisin growers, but it was the powerful winds that were responsible for the most damage…
Stocking Your Aquaponics System with Fish
Cathy Isom has some suggestions about the best fish species to source for your aquaculture or aquaponics system. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Stocking Your Aquaponics System…