…agency has made over 900 investments in the last two years in local food infrastructure that connects farmers with local markets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
France Facing 30-year Low in Wheat Yields
…to the woes of French farmers. France is currently the top wheat exporter in the EU, but that status is in jeopardy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Make Plans to Talk with Lenders before Machinery Purchases
…if it’s affordable.Loans for farm equipment are available at historically low-interest rates, and prices on equipment—especially used machines—are at sharp discounts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmers Business Network Announces $20 Million in Funding
…manufacturer direct prices on farm inputs. The new round of fundraising brings total funding to nearly $48 million for the services. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Veloute Sauce
…Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…out of the Top 10 was pistachios and cotton. Pistachio production was significantly reduced last year due to the “blanking” issue that left many shells without nuts, and cotton acreage…
Limiting Tomato Bacterial Canker Spread
Tomato bacterial canker isn’t a huge problem for growers but it can be with an increase of wet springs. Experts say limiting the spread of the bacteria is the main…
Dollars Spent at Farmers Market
…such an impact, and if there is, how much it amounts to, our University of California Cooperative Extension team interviewed producers engaged in direct marketing to measure the economic impact…
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
…with conservation practices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Ducks Unlimited More rice producers will have the opportunity to increase sustainability and profitability on their farms…
China Extends Cotton Stockpile Sales
…China’s massive stockpiles, accumulated through an abandoned price support scheme, were overshadowing world cotton markets. Up until this year, China was the world’s top cotton purchaser. From the National Association…
No GMO Wheat Found in South Korea Imports
…shipments of U.S. wheat and flour for GMO traits and reject the shipments if any rogue strain of wheat is detected. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Study Says Consumers Support GMO labeling
…surveyed just more than 1,000 adults and was conducted July 21st-25th, before President Obama signed the labeling law on July 29th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
House says ‘No Reason’ to Hold TPP Vote
…labor provisions. Ryan was doubtful that the changes would happen, providing a grim outlook for getting approval for the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmland Values Dip Amid Lower Crop Prices
…In February, USDA said declining commodity prices will push farm income down 2.8 percent to $54.8 billion this year, less than half of the 2013 record. From the National Association…