…and four million jobs to the U.S. economy. Vilsack announced the report Monday at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
HSUS Lawsuit on Regulating CAFO Emissions Dismissed
…says the studies were blocked by activist groups that filed the lawsuit. HSUS indicated it would re-file the lawsuit after providing the 180 days’ notice. From the National Association of…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
August Crop Comments-California Peaches, nectarines, plums, and pears continued to be harvested, packed and shipped. Bosc, Rivermaid Red, and Asian pears were packed and shipped to domestic and foreign marketplaces…
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
…that Iowa is home to more Top 100 co-ops than any other state, with 15. It is followed by Minnesota with 11 and Nebraska with nine. California and Illinois each…
Pacific Region Poultry and Egg Report
California Egg Production California’s egg production during August totaled 291 million, down 1 million from July’s production but up 14 million from August 2015. The all layers during the month…
Properly Identifying Sugarcane Aphid
Courtesy: UCANR California sorghum producers have a new pest to keep an eye out for. Identifying sugarcane aphid populations can be tricky as the damage looks similar to another familiar…
Agri View: New Possibilities
…is beaches and winter vacations. Actually Florida is an agriculture state, more than just oranges. Florida has long challenged California in winter vegetable production. In recent years the acreage in…
The California Kitchen: Peach Tomato Salsa
…directions, listen to 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…
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Farmers and Gardeners Association that trained 75 new farmers who established 68 new farms, and Arcadia Farms in Virginia that is helping veterans transition into farming roles. More information on…
Importance of Accurate Evapotranspiration
…The California Irrigation Management Information Service (CIMIS) has weather stations throughout California that will provide that information but in an area like the Central Coast, where we have micro-climates that…
Sharing Almond Production Techniques Internationally
…of California on new harvesting practices, and there are things for our almond industry to learn from advances in other countries, and vice-versa. “In this instance, the Spanish are well…
Most Consumers Say They Lack Access to Information about Food
…research says consumers want fair and honest information. CFI also found that third-party verification is important, particularly when it comes to animal well-being and food safety. From the National Association…
Banking Group Supports Bill Offering Tax Relief for Rural Lending
…House Ways and Means Committee. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Independent Community Bankers of America Legislation promotes access to credit amid era of weak commodities…
USDA to Require Meat Packers to Report Online Cattle Buys
…more forward contracts to sell cattle. That makes it difficult to determine prices, justifying the move to require online sales reporting. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….