…Missouri, Texas 16. Renewable Fuels Association, Washington, D.C. 17. That Crazy Bee Guy, Springfield, Ohio 18. United Dairymen of Arizona, Tempe, Ariz. 19. United Global Enterprises, LLC, Marietta, Ga. 20….
National Farm Safety Week
…of this year’s 74th annual event is “Putting Farm Safety into Practice.” Farming ranks as the most dangerous industry in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, every…
Agri View: Georgia Citrus Farming
Everett Griner talks about citrus farming in Georgia in today’s Agri View. Georgia Citrus Farming…
Study: Organic Farming Reduces Carbon Emissions
A study by the Organic Center says organic farming lowers carbon emissions. The study, according to the organization, provides a new significant proof point that organic agricultural practices build healthy…
CDFA, Agricultural Stakeholders Invite Federal Trade Officials to California
…appropriate designee, to visit our state and meet with our agricultural representatives. This trip will allow the opportunity to visit farming operations as well as discuss trade priorities with California’s…
USDA Restructuring Efforts Move Forward
…agency more customer friendly. The actions involve innovation, consolidation and the rearrangement of certain offices into more “logical organizational reporting structures,” according to USDA. The most notable change is the…
Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue reiterated his strong support for President Trump’s tax reform agenda, as the president outlined in North Dakota. Perdue issued the following statement: “Farming is…
Almond Board: Ag in the Classroom
The Almond Board helps families learn about almonds and almond farming with the help of the California Foundation for Ag in the Classroom. Almond Board Program Coordinator, Industry Relations, Rebecca…
Is Subsurface Drip Irrigation the Way to Go?
Researchers at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center (KARE) are encountering positive results using subsurface drip irrigation in some of their fruit trials. Historically, growers have not been big…
Help Texas Agriculture Rebuild After Hurricane Harvey
…bales. The Extension Service also estimates at least 1.2 million beef cows, or roughly 27 percent of the state’s entire cowherd, were grazing in 54 counties that have officially been…
Funding to Train More Than 100 Future Agricultural Science Professionals
…for organic farming to conserve soil and manage pests and weeds. A predoctoral fellowship at Washington State University to understand how genes regulate freezing tolerance in wheat. A postdoctoral fellowship…
Agri View: One Horse Farm Era
Everett Griner talks about agriculture history and the one horse farm era in today’s Agri View. One Horse Farm Era Well, I have been reading from my farm history book…
Secretary Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
…businesses, and the time and costs associated with merely complying with the tax code are impeding American prosperity. Farming is a complex enterprise, as even the smallest operations know, so…
Culver’s Restaurants Celebrating Farmers with Corn Mazes
…joined together to show support for farmers and the future of farming over the past few years, with 12 corn mazes announced this year. The idea for growing messages of…