The Farm Service Agency recently visited Northern California to help farmers impacted by fires over the past few summers. USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini recently traveled around California,…
Big Increases in Southern County Crop Report
Another California region shows an increase in crop production for 2015 with some big changes for commodities within the southern county’s report. KXO Radio reports Imperial County saw a gross…
FFA Announces Record Membership
…also grew, increasing from 7,757 to 7,859. The top six student membership states are Texas, California, Georgia, Oklahoma, Ohio and Missouri. Interest in FFA and agricultural education also continues to…
India, Pakistan Tensions could send Cotton Trade Business to U.S.
…Pakistan. Reduced cotton imports from Pakistan may help other suppliers like Brazil, the United States and some African countries supply India. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Russia Declared a Grain Superpower
…are coming mostly at the expense of the United States, which has seen its share of the wheat market steadily moving lower in recent years. From the National Association of…
ABC Seeks Pink Slime Lawsuit Dismissal
…in 70 percent of the ground beef sold in supermarkets. The case is currently slated to go to trial in June. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Beekeeping Changes
…stress? Stress comes in many forms and it’s a contributor. Think about this, loading hives on trucks in Texas and hauling them all the way to California to pollinate crops….
The California Kitchen: Collard Green Soup
…listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Collard Green Soup For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…Horton, Kan.; Catherine Burns, Produce Marketing Association, Newark, Del.; Carlos Castaneda, Castaneda and Sons Inc., Arroyo Grande, Calif.; Helen Dietrich, Ridgeview Orchards, Conklin, Mich.; Kristine Ellor, Phillips Mushroom Farms, Kennett…
EU Duties on Argentine Bio-diesel Lose Another Challenge
…an impact on a separate, pending WTO dispute case filed by Indonesia regarding EU anti-dumping duties on Indonesian imports of bio-diesel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
…last week’s move by Brazil opens the doors for U.S. corn. Still, imported corn may be limited to specific use in Brazil, restricting the export potential. From the National Association…
USDA Issues Sour Egg Board Report
…and deleted emails by the Egg Board CEO regarding the matter. USDA says all inappropriate conduct stopped once the review began. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Consumers Want GMO Labels
…consumers to close the gap between perceived and actual risk, but added the company will “always offer what the customer wants.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
…before the end of the Obama administration and several called for a pause in negotiations. No talks are scheduled beyond October. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….