USDA numbers show organic production acreage is up 20 percent, but the vast majority of the bump comes from four farms in Alaska. Politico reports 700,000 acres in Alaska account…
EPA Awards $4.8 M to Research Water Quality Benefits
…Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding to six universities to work with local communities to better understand the economic value of water quality. “Clean water is a cornerstone of a…
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
…seed and agrochemical companies,” Johnson told members of the committee. “These mergers will surely result in less competition, less innovation and higher prices, jeopardizing family farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Smoked Tomato Bisque
…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, Google TV…
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
…that a competitive marketplace is measured by not only the number of competitors, but also their relative size and ability to compete. “True competition is not based solely on the…
NFU Joins in Promoting Safe Practices
…working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities through advocating grassroots-driven policy positions adopted by its membership….
Food Products Database
…products; assess the nutritional needs of Americans; sustain a competitive agricultural economy; enhance the natural resource base and the environment; and provide economic opportunities for rural citizens, communities, and society…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…more treatment resources in rural communities. The series will kick off with these four events in September with more to follow in the coming months: September 19 : Tolland, Connecticut…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Whipped Potatoes
…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 the Untamed…
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
…farming community,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The purchase of a CalAgPlate helps to fund educational opportunities statewide which include agricultural workshops, farm tours and the State FFA Leadership Conference….
National Farm Safety Week
…the few industries in which family members often times work where they live. This puts them at much higher risk for fatal and non-fatal injuries in the workplace, compared to…
Talk of a 2017 Farm Bill?
…regular deadline for a new Farm Bill set for September of 2018. House Ag Committee ranking member Collin Peterson said it’s something that may have to happen. Peterson said if…
Soybean Planting in Brazil Arrives with Concerns
Credit: Alf Ribeiro / Shutterstock.com Soybean planting in Brazil starts on September 15, but the Agri Money Dot Com website said it’s starting this year under pressure from prices, tight…
Farm Equipment Sales Mixed in 2016
Credit: Maria Jeffs / Shutterstock.com Retail sales of tractors under 40 horsepower and between 40-100 horsepower rebounded in August. However, sales of larger tractors and combines continued their double-digit declines…