Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS delivered the November citrus crop forecast with the California crop numbers being carried over from the October forecast. Hudson did report the Florida Non-Valencia oranges forecast this…
Peterson Named U.S. Wheat Associates President in 2017
The U.S. Wheat Associates has selected Vince Peterson as the next President of the organization. Peterson will replace Alan Tracy, who plans to retire in July 2017. The Associations Board…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…operations. All 13 also reported increased costs or a decline in revenues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Government Accountability Office WEST COAST PORTS: Better Supply…
September Meat Exports Strong
…are hitting the market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Meat Export Federation September Results Show Strong Third Quarter for Red Meat Exports September was…
States Join Dow-DuPont Merger Probe
…week because the companies failed to provide crucial data needed for the review. The EU investigation is expected to continue and wrap up sometime next year. From the National Association…
With Election Day Over, Farm Groups Push for TPP
…Producers Council and the National Corn Growers Association are pressing the current Congress to consider and approve the trade deal during the lame-duck session. The fate of TPP remains uncertain,…
Election Results Not a Factor in Early Farm Bill Discussions
…Farm Bill expires in 2018, but planning is already under way for a new farm bill by agriculture groups and lawmakers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Spicy Garlic Scampi Sauce
…today’s California 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,…
Environmental Assessment for the Biological Control of Giant Reed
Courtesy of California Invasive Plant Council USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to review and comment on the draft environmental assessment relative to the control…
Monitoring Plant Metabolism to Detect HLB
…Department of Technology at the University of California, Davis, is looking at the metabolism of citrus trees and analyzing changes as indicators of stress and disease. Plants’ metabolic pathways change…
Alberta Beef Producers Want TB Support
…here for Alberta Beef Producers speaking points on the Alberta bovine tuberculosis case. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Video from: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Dr. Harpreet…
2017 Corn Plantings Expected at Lowest in Nine Years
…as it unveiled a loss of $30 million for the July-to-September quarter, compared with earnings of $90 million a year before. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Data Shows Number of Midsize Farms Declining
…$350,000 gross cash farm income, represent 90 percent of all farms, but only grow about 22 percent of America’s agricultural goods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
State Water Agencies Side Against WOTUS
…Association of Clean Water Administrators, filed a legal brief with the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals last week. The coalition says that under the rule, water infrastructure, like canals and…