…projects. Goodhue’s service territory is predominantly agricultural. Most non-farm employment is associated with agricultural and food processing activities. In Georgia, Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation will use a $61.2 million loan…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…agricultural leaders in a discussion with Governor Jerry Brown on the trade issues and tariff impacts facing California. The nature of California’s production makes the tariffs particularly important. “California farmers…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…and the agricultural industries in Northern California. “We’re very excited about this new CIG Project that will bring together six outstanding organic vegetable farmers in California to work together to…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
…for agricultural operations that rely on those water systems. In a letter addressed to SWRCB Chairwoman Felicia Marcus issued by DOI, the agency raises several concerns. The proposed plans for…
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…insufficient. The bill also increases funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service to help provide producers with marketing opportunities for U.S. agricultural products. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…more energy efficient technologies in agricultural operations and developing programs to obtain the most benefit from the least amount of water can also play an important role in cultivating consumer…
American Soybean Association Joins Farmers for Free Trade
…voices of American farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses that support free trade.” ASA CEO Ryan Findlay says agriculture needs “strong like-minded allies” in advocating for new trade agreements and expanding…
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
…West and Southwest producers including Connor McKean of Riverdale and R.J. Errotabere of Visalia visiting several agricultural operations in Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. The next leg of the tour will…
NFU Urges Long-Term Trade Solutions in Farm Bill
In a letter to lawmakers, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson emphasized the need to address agricultural economic hardships in the 2018 farm bill. The NFU Board of Directors…
NCGA Seeking Good Steward Nominations
…by experts in the field of agricultural conservation, environment and sustainability. The announcement of the recipient will be made at Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida, next year. From the National…
Agri View: Meat Production Outlook for 2019
The mid-year outlook has been released. Everett Griner takes a look at the beef, pork, and poultry production outlook for 2019. He also discusses the outlook for meat prices in…
In Argentina, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Pork Back to Market
…Trump and President Macri agreed in a Joint Statement in April 2017 in Washington, both countries are committed to further expansion of agricultural trade between the United States and Argentina….
Groups Want “Fake Meat” Regulated by USDA
…Service. Image credit: The first cultured hamburger, ready to be fried on 5 August 2013, by World Economic Forum – File:The Meat Revolution Mark Post.webm (7:48), CC BY 3.0, Link…
Coalition Urges State Board to Reject ‘Unimpaired Flows’ Plan
Urging the state water board to reject a proposal to redirect flows in three Central California rivers, a coalition of more than 50 agricultural, water and business organizations encouraged the…