…an avian influenza outbreak in your area, sign up on the California Poultry Census page: http://ucanr.edu/sites/poultry/California_Poultry_Census. Owners of backyard chickens who observe illness or increased mortality among their birds should…
Branstad, Grassley, say no Backroom Ethanol Deal in The Works
…RFS. However, earlier in the week, the White House did confirm it was reviewing the proposal, but has no position on the issue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
Large Family Farms Continue to Dominate U.S. Agricultural Production
Nearly all farms in the U.S. are designated as family farms, according to new data by the Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. USDA found that in 2015, farms designated…
National Farmers Union Cautions Against Health Care Changes
The National Farmers Union is urging caution against potential impacts federal health care reforms may have in rural America. The Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare,…
Ag Economy Barometer Retracts from January High
…the fall and winter of 2015-2016, as evidenced by the Index of Future Expectations remaining 48 points higher than during the base period. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
Agri View: Unwelcome Laws
…worry about now. People that don’t like the way farmer’s farm are now going to state governments to get laws passed that hamper farmers. You see, in Massachusetts farmers can…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Scalloped Brussels Sprouts
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Farm City Newsday March 7
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Citrus Tarping Regulation Delayed
A new tarping regulation for citrus loads has been put on hold by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Ag leaders say the industry should still make plans…
Farmers Union Hosting 115th Convention
The National Farmers Union (NFU) 115th convention is underway in San Diego, California. More than 450 NFU members are at the event this week. Attendees will hear from two high-level…
Global Food Prices Edging Higher
…January, but reached the highest level since August 2014. Global dairy prices are now 37 percent higher than the same time last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
U.S. to Send Representative to Post-TPP Summit
…to attend. The U.S. representative attending the event has yet to be confirmed, but would likely be acting U.S. Trade Representative Maria Pagan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
U.S. HPAI Sparking Import Bans
…culled on the chicken breeding farm contracted to Tyson Foods stemming from the first report of HPAI in the United States this year. Government officials in Hong Kong, Korea and…
Agri View: Milking Robots
…matter of days. It very well could become the dairy of the future. It is being tested in Germany also. I guess it is just another giant step in farm…