…was a period when increased wealth, and increased discretionary spending, increased the demand for illicit drugs in certain areas of the United States. Political impact A large generation, the baby…
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
…American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. For more information on registration, housing and the schedule of activities, visit www.CommodityClassic.com….
Almond Board: More on AIM
…frog” toward the sustainable farmof the future. It will consider each component of almond farming, from land preparation and varietal development, to equipment and processing. – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/blog/about-almond-board/almond-industry-launches-strategic-plan-accelerate-innovation-and#sthash.GlUZDmUB.dpuf…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
Late last year the FDA published the final Produce Rule, which is a key component of new federal food safety laws under the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA. Now…
Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion
…surrounding the home property. The Taylor Grazing Act of 1934 created this system with permits sold to the ranchers for low grazing fees. These fees average $1.69 per animal, per…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…Market Access. The fact that TPP cuts or eliminates more than 18,000 tariffs is often cited. Within that number, though, is a massive amount for American agricultural producers. Lowering the…
Miss America and Child Nutrition
…America and Child Nutrition From: American Farm Bureau Federation.org Farm Bureau Backs Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell’s ‘Healthy Children, Strong America’ Platform The American Farm Bureau Federation and American Farm…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…unveiled 11 new Joint Chiefs projects totaling $7 million for 2016 and committed additional investments totaling nearly $33 million in 28 projects launched in 2014 and 2015. Local partners plan…
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
…Commodity Classic Co-Chair Sam Butler, an Alabama soybean farmer. “This is a great opportunity for America’s farmers to make a positive impact in our host city and show the people…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…world bollworm (Helicoverpa Armigera): $420,725 to delimit the infestation in Puerto Rico and collect and study samples of the pest; and $470,004 for survey and response planning activities in Florida;…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…“The introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act by Senator Dianne Feinstein identifies several paths by which California can improve…
Water Agencies Encouraged by Introduction of Senate Water Bill
In response to today’s introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act, several public water agencies from the Central Valley issued…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President and CEO Andrew LaVigne joined more than 60 young farmers, policymakers and industry thought-leaders from across the nation for the FarmNext Summit in Washington,…
Agri View: Gourds a Plenty
Everett Griner talks about the different types of gourds in today’s Agri View. Gourds a Plenty From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gourds A gourd is a plant of the family…