…staff. Workshops run from 9 a.m. to noon, and include lunch. See this flier for a complete workshop program, including times and locations. Please RSVP to Jenny Nicolau at jnicolau@almondboard.com….
Cost of Raising a Child
Cathy Isom has the USDA’s latest report on how much it will cost to raise a child. That’s coming up On This Land of Ours. Cost of Raising a Child…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…working with veterans; it’s working with people with all types of disabilities and all types of backgrounds, and they’re all farming different things,” said Turner. “Now I’m in the process…
$27 Million Available to Support Local Food Sector
…regional food producers and businesses. “These grants will continue USDA’s support for the local food sector as an important strategy for keeping wealth in rural communities,” said AMS Administrator Elanor…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
By Fred Gale, USDA Economic Research Service Abstract: China has become a leading importer of pork as its hog production costs have grown. China-U.S. comparisons show that hog producers in…
The California Kitchen: BBQ Baby Back Ribs
…get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Football For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
…local, state, regional and national agricultural organizations, FSA employees now can provide farmers and ranchers with comprehensive information about resources, grants, courses, events and activities provided throughout USDA and from…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the House Steering Committee’s recommendation of six new members to serve on the Agriculture Committee….
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…Chicken Council and its members remain committed to chicken welfare, continuous improvement and respecting consumer choice – including the growing market for a slower growing bird,” said Ashley Peterson, Ph.D.,…
Almond Matters: Treatment Timing for PTB
…in contact with,” he said. “Keep in mind it’s a little harder to contact because they are in the hibernacula, but we still are able to get a certain percentage…
Analysts Watching Ending Stocks in Thursday USDA Reports
…Com article says forecasts regarding the reports look bearish. “We expect growing balance sheets for corn and soybeans as a combination of reduced feed, lower corn exports, and rising soybean…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves in December
…Optimism about both current and future economic conditions helped drive the barometer higher during December. Although both of the Ag Economy Barometer’s sub-components, the Index of Current Conditions and Index…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…showed that 95 percent of farmers were ready for full compliance well before the January first deadline. Jan Archer, Pork Board President, says, “The pork industry has worked toward the…
Agri View: Future of Agriculture
…One hundred plus bushels of soybeans per acre, not news anymore. It is to frequent. So is 200 plus bushels of corn. Maybe 2 to 3 bales of cotton. Not…