…to its year-ago level. Finally, sugar prices were down 4.8 percent for the month, and down 24 percent from April 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Credit Loan Volume up One Percent
…year. President and CEO of the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation Tracey McCabe says the system remains “well-positioned” to support farmers as they face challenges this year. Net interest…
Canada Closes TB Investigation
…million in compensation for the destroyed animals. The successful investigation allows Canada to keep its bovine tuberculosis-free status regarding global trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Monsanto Leadership Out of Bayer Takeover
…which depends on required regulatory approvals. Until that date, both companies will continue to operate as competitors under their current structures. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy Pressing Trump on Biofuels
…and crops during the worst farm crisis since the 1980s.” The full-page ads were placed by Growth Energy ahead of an expected meeting with farm-state leaders and petroleum backers at…
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Brulee Beets
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pressure Cooked Brulee Beets with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Beets Cleaned 4 T…
Funding Eligibility of Temperance Flat Disappoints Supporters
…who released a statement that read in part, “despite severe water shortages throughout the state, and with complete disregard for the wishes of California voters, the California Water Commission has…
Armed to Farm Program Provides Veterans with Farming Skills
…on various aspects of farming to military veterans who may be interested in beginning a farm, or who have been farming for less than 10 years. “Many veterans were saying…
Fresno State Awarded Irrigation Innovation Grant
…consortium will “co-develop, test, prototype and improve innovations, equipment, technology and decision and information systems designed to equip farms of the future with cutting-edge technologies and strategies to enhance irrigation…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-07-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
U.S.-China Talks End With Little Progress
…the talks. The U.S. was focused on a trade deficit with China that it says reached over $375 billion last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conservatives Attack House Farm Bill
…it very important for farm and nutrition programs to be reassessed. They want the programs put on a more “responsible path.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA-White House Liaison Clovis Leaving Washington
…While we are sad Dr. Clovis is leaving USDA, we wish him well in his future endeavors back home in Iowa.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Fake Veterinarian Takes Part in Missouri Cattle Fraud Scheme
…allegedly told investors he would buy cattle from “financially-distressed” farmers and would have a seasoned veterinarian look them over. He would then feed the cattle until the optimum time came…