The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) welcomed a new era of leadership at their 99th annual conference when they unanimously elected Jaimie Johansson their new CFBF President. AgNet West’s Gary…
Thomas Fire Scorches Avocado Acreage
…the total that has been affected by the fire. “We know we’ve lost at least several hundred acres of avocados, probably more,” said Research Program Director for the California Avocado…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-08-17
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Christmas Tree Buying Tips
…you’re on the lot or tree farm, be sure to ask about the freshness of the tree. Grab a branch and pull it toward you. Most of the needles should…
Bayer, Luke Bryan, Celebrate Successful Feeding Campaign
A campaign by Bayer and country star Luke Bryan has donated more than one million meals to hungry families. Bayer says the “Here’s to the Farmer” campaign this year asked…
USDA to Revisit Standard for Beef Carcass Grades
…from the cow-calf, feeder and packer segments conservatively estimated that incorrect classification of carcasses cost the industry nearly $60 million annually. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Needs More Corn to Meet Fuel Mandate
To meet a fuel blend requirement, China must import more corn, according to industry analysts. A Stewart Peterson advisor tells Farm Journal’s AgDay that China will need to import “an…
Beef, Pork Exports Post ‘Stellar’ November
…Export Federation says October pork exports were the largest since May, totaling 211,500 metric tons, up five percent from a year ago, valued at $565.4 million. Through the first ten…
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower in November
…nearly unchanged, and dairy prices fell 4.9 percent in November, but remain 9.6 percent higher than the same time last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
State Farm Bureau Study Estimates Cost of NAFTA Withdraw
A study from the Nebraska Farm Bureau finds withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) could cost farms in the state up to $55,000 each, annually. The report…
Almond Board of California Enthusiastic About State of the Industry
President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC) Richard Waycott spoke during the state of the industry address at the 2017 Almond Conference, offering insight into current and…
Almond Board: Industry Benefits from Almond Conference
The almond industry converged once again on Sacramento for the 2017 Almond Conference. Almond grower and Almond Board of California Chairman Mike Mason said they design the conference to stand…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-07-17
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USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…reform, possibly setting up a future battle within the next farm bill development process, which also contains food programs like SNAP. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….