…between those types of sites. In contrast, 83 out of 527 waterfowl sampled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture tested positive for influenza A. From the National Association of Farm…
Demand Supporting Hog Prices
…this year, with a drop in unemployment, along with the world economy expected to be the strongest since the 2008-2009 recession. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Withdraw Threats Put Transportation Jobs in Jeopardy
…percent of rail cars are directly associated with overall international trade, and approximately 50,000 rail jobs are dependent on international trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Groups Launch ‘Farm Town Strong’ Campaign to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
As farming communities face mounting challenges with the nation’s opioid epidemic, the nation’s two largest general farm organizations are teaming up to confront the issue. The American Farm Bureau Federation…
Agri View: California Disasters
…California disasters in today’s Agri View. California is where most of our grapes are grown. The reason is simple. It is where most of our wine is made, mostly. Everett…
Snow Survey Significantly Below Average
…indicated the SWE of the northern Sierra snowpack is 2.3 inches, which is 21 percent of the multi-decade average. California’s overall snowpack SWE was measured at 2.6 inches, roughly 24…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-03-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Marijuana Operation Seeks Farm Status in Washington State
…Press. The Green Freedom farm is appealing fines issued by a clean-air agency in hopes the move will set a precedent for marijuana farmers to being regulated like any other…
Report Shows 2014-15 HPAI Impact
…Prices for many poultry products remained at multi-year lows in 2016, partly due to lingering export weakness related to the outbreak. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Survey Shows Millennials Prefer Fruits, Vegetables
…are “consistent generational differences in meat consumption,” finding each expenditure trend for white and red meat decreases with each younger generation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Index Shows Farmer Optimism Increasing
A survey of farmers shows optimism is increasing in the Midwest farm country, despite continued low prices. The latest DTN/The Progressive Farmer Agricultural Confidence Index found increasing optimism, posting an…
2018 Crop Prices Outlook
…from the highs seen in 2014 and the subsequent supply response. Meanwhile, livestock production levels are expected to increase in 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
KORUS Talks Set for Washington This Week
…third largest importer of U.S. corn during the latest marketing year, and is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…of it” by working with vendors to restock quickly. “At this point, our shelves are full,” she said. by Ching Lee, assistant editor of Ag Alert/credit California Farm Bureau Federation…