…cotton farmers when all costs are considered, profit less than 30 percent of the time. The study is available at www.farmpolicyfacts.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Countdown to Census: What You Need To Know
…communities and the industry. The census of agriculture is a producer’s voice, future, and opportunity. For more information about the 2017 Census of Agriculture, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov or call (800) 727-9540….
Census of Agriculture to Start Soon
…forms in eight weeks. Producers can mail in their completed census form, or respond online. Conducted once every five years, the census of agriculture is a complete count of all…
2017 California Prune Harvest Returns to Typical Levels
…all of the U.S. supply. The French prune variety accounts for virtually all of the dried plum acreage grown in California. For more information about California prunes, please visit www.CaliforniaDriedPlums.org….
The Western View: Weather, Rain or Drought Ahead
…Nina, so, the winter will go either way. They think it will be warmer or cooler than average. Well, imagine that. I’ll go out on a limb with them and…
Proposed Guest Worker Plan to Replace H-2A Worker Program
…and would replace the program that many in agriculture use to find labor. A Packer Dot Com article says Goodlatte, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, told the United Fresh…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecturer Frank G. Zalom “Significance of Integrated Pest Management to Sustainable Horticultural Production—Observations and Experiences” is the title of entomologist Frank G. Zalom’s 2017…
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Brazil
…Grove Heights, Minn. 6. Commercial Creamery Co., Spokane, Wash. 7. Dayou USA Trade Co., Inc., Sandown, N.H. 8. E Energy Adams, LLC, Adams, Neb. 9. Green Plains, Inc., Omaha, Neb….
Almond Board: Gala Dinner at 2017 Almond Conference
…TV. The Almond Conference takes place December 5-7, 2017 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Tickets for the gala dinner are $85 per person and can be purchased by visiting www.almondconference.com/….
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
…U.S. total. It also had the largest share of certified organic acres and farms. Three states had more than 1,000 certified farms: California (2,713), Wisconsin (1,276), and New York (1,059)….
Beef Cattle Contribute to Sustainable Food System
…to humans. The study says: “Livestock play, and will continue to play, a critical role in adding value to these residual products, a large share of which could otherwise be…
Western Growers Hosting AgSharks Competition Next Month
…the offer, negotiate or decline. Companies interested in participating in AgSharks at Western Growers Annual Meeting can apply online at www.wga.com. The competition is planned for October 31st. From the…
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….
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…