…as well as continue to tell consumers about the efforts of the American grain industry to produce reliable and high-quality crops. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Survey Shows Cover Crops Boost Yields
…using cover crops. The American Seed Trade Association says multi-year data shows increasing yields as cover crops are planted year after year. Farmers surveyed said their use of cover crops…
Ag Appropriations Bill Still Undecided
…protections to poultry growers while they negotiate with processors. That language is not included with the Senate version of the bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Freight Cars Can Wait on American Railroads
…industry. After the proposal was withdrawn, the freight industry said it will comply with current law while assessing its legal options. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Fresh Nectarine Sorbet
…Cup Cranberry Juice 2 T Lemon Juice 2 Cup Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Fresh Nectarine Sorbet For…
Ancient Grains Show Growing Possibilities
…places. California may be known for its fruits and nuts, but there are plenty of other crops around the state, including some you may never have heard of. Larry Kandarian…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…public health from the University of California, Berkeley; Stephanie McMurtrie, specializing in health programs, research and facilitation and holding a master’s degree in health science from John Hopkins University; and,…
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…California’s finest foods under one roof The 2016 Fresno Food Expo brought together 132 of Central California’s food and beverage growers and manufacturers with nearly 950 pre-qualified regional, national and…
Oregon State Fair to Feature Prize Winning Marijuana Plants
…the fair is moving in the “direction that the entire state is moving.” The fair opens August 26th in Salem, Oregon. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings
…sales increased nine percent on the year to $4.1 billion in June, topping the six percent demand growth for total spirits. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Rural for Hillary Group Forms at DNC
…Coalition, Naples, N.Y., and Colleen Landkamer, Rural advocate and past President of the National Association of Counties, Blue Earth County, MN. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dollar General Buys Walmart Express Locations
…Indianapolis – Circa June 2016: Dollar General Retail Location. Dollar General is a Small-Box Discount Retailer V . Photo by jetcityimage2/DepositPhotos From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Pig Prices Reaching Near Record Levels amid Flooding
…Analysts say domestic pig prices in China surged 51 percent already this year, and Imports will surge at least 30 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Anti-GMO Labeling Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures
…The legislations preempts state labeling laws, such as the Vermont law, and mandate’s GMO disclosure through on-package labeling or smart labels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….