…to revitalize rural America by supporting local and regional food stakeholders. The FMPP provides funds for direct farmer-to-consumer marketing projects such as farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs, roadside stands, and…
The California Kitchen: BBQ Baby Back Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing BBQ baby back ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Rack of Baby Back…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…negatively impact the revenues of dairy farmers around the world.” The letter sent to Trump was signed by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF),…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the expansion of a unique service for farmers and ranchers. FSA’s Bridges to Opportunity program provides a one-stop-shop that…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…committee goes to work – from protecting the farm safety net for producers, to ensuring the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) works to help lift families out of poverty, to…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…the size of the entire state of Maryland. Additional manure output: Slower growing chickens will also stay on the farm longer, producing 28.5 billion additional pounds of manure annually. That’s…
Almonds, Walnuts Unite in Northern California
Two annual meetings, one for walnuts and one for almonds, will be combined for the first time this year in Northern California. The Butte and Glenn County Almond and Walnut…
Analysts Watching Ending Stocks in Thursday USDA Reports
…per acre yield, and 468 million bushels in ending stocks. Wheat ending stocks estimates put the number at 1.14 billion bushels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves in December
…percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Purdue University/CME Group Post-Election Improvement in Ag Producer Sentiment Continues in December by James Mintert, David Widmar, Michael Langemeier…
Merger Cases Go Before the EU
…in serious doubts about the deal being approved. The companies still have time to make another offer to alleviate EU concerns. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
2017 Crop Price Outlook Still Below Average
…and increasing Chinese demand is becoming doubtful, so grain and oilseed markets will continue along their current trends for those reasons. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Pork Board Pig Farmers Very Aware of and Complying with New Antibiotic Rules Survey found 95 percent ready for full compliance…
Delegates Urge Congress to Support Regulatory Reform
American Farm Bureau Federation delegates from all 50 states and Puerto Rico today approved a special resolution urging Congress to enact swift, meaningful and strongly bipartisan regulatory reform. The resolution,…
The California Kitchen: Portabella Crostini
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing portabella crostini with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Large Portobello Mushrooms 2 Bolio Breads…