…from NAFTA would devastate the entire American Ag community and our nation,” he says. “We must make sure that doesn’t happen.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…by an annual assessment on the marketable kernel weight of almonds. Almond industry members can learn about Board-appointed committees, subcommittees and working groups, and ways to join in at Almonds.com/Committees….
USDA Helps Military Veterans Learn Skills for Farming and Ranching Careers
…agricultural careers,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “By attracting more veterans into agriculture, we strengthen the rural workforce and invigorate rural communities.” AgVets seeks to increase the number of military…
USDA Provides Tips and Resources for a Bacteria-Free Thanksgiving
…to 3 feet, contaminating countertops, towels and other food. Washing doesn’t remove bacteria from the bird. Only cooking the turkey to the correct internal temperature will ensure all bacteria are…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
…common orange varieties, plus anthocyanins,” Stoddard said. “It’s like eating a handful of blueberries with your sweet potato.” California is a significant producer of sweet potatoes. About 80 percent of…
Holiday Drivers Save by Choosing E-15 Fuel
…up with E-15. Growth Energy is encouraging drivers to take advantage of the value E-15 brings and go to Get Ethanol dot com to locate the nearest E-15 station while…
Fifth Round of NAFTA Talks Moving Slowly
…dot com that negotiators have talked through a dozen topics but there hasn’t been much movement. However, that same source also says while progress has been slow, there haven’t been…
USDA Audit Finds Problems in Brazil’s Food Safety System
…was to determine if Brazil’s food safety system is comparable to the one in America and capable of exporting safe, wholesome, and unadulterated foods that are labeled and packaged correctly….
Perdue Hears Concerns of California Farmers
…“Hopefully, I got that message clear in my comments to him. We need a more comprehensive guestworker program that will allow for portability from farm to farm, commodity to commodity,…
California Cotton Primed for Success in 2018
…compared to what it’s been for the last three or four years,” Isom said. Coming off a few years of substantial yields, reports indicate yields have decreased somewhat this year….
Celebrating National Take a Hike Day
…the trimmings. Contact your local Forest Service or National Park Service for more information on the trails nearest you. Or, check out all trails.com on the web. I’m Cathy Isom……
Perdue: U.S. Farm Exports Hit 3rd Highest Level on Record
…Perdue announced today. As it has done for well over 50 years, the U.S. agricultural sector once again posted an annual trade surplus, which reached $21.3 billion, up almost 30…
USDA Offers Assistance to Protect Privately-Owned Wetlands, Agricultural Lands and Grasslands
…partners to purchase conservation easements on private working lands. This program helps keep working lands working, especially in areas experiencing development pressure. Partners include state or local agencies, non-profits and…
Almond Board: Farmland Trusts
…voluntary basis and annually monitoring those ACEs to insure compliance with the terms and conditions. Acquiring land through donations. Working in partnership with private and governmental conservation agencies and organizations….