…farming is both practical and sustainable, and the answers to their questions are all common-sense.” The videos are available at AmericasTurkeyFarmers.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Applauds Trump’s USDA Rural Utility Services Administrator Selection
…act quickly in confirming other pending nominations to USDA, including the nomination of Iowa’s Bill Northey to a top USDA post. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New U.K. Trade Commissioner to Focus on North America
…as soon as the U.K. is ready. Meanwhile, in 2014, the U.K. was reported to rely on the EU for 27 percent of its food imports. From the National Association…
January Ag Economy Barometer Results
…is 100 for the survey. So, a score below 100 indicates negative sentiment, while a score above 100 indicates positive sentiment. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Mainstreet Index Declines
…say they are concerned about trade, specifically the North American Free Trade Agreement, and the continued low commodity prices impacting farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Healthy Eating
…fruit and vegetables. I’m not surprised. A proper nutritional balance calls for 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables every day. Their study…
AFIA Calls FDA to Streamline Animal Feed Regulations
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is calling upon the Food and Drug Administration to consider streamlining or removing several federal regulations and recordkeeping requirements that are unclear, duplicative, antiquated…
The California Kitchen: Egg Plant with Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Egg Plant with Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2…
Fertilize Your Garden with Coffee Grounds
…acid level, of soil, which is good for acid loving plants. But this is only true for unwashed coffee grounds. Fresh coffee grounds are acidic. Used coffee grounds are neutral….
Farmers National Company Reports Increase in Land Listings, Price
…less available funds for farmers to purchase land. Farmers National Company is proclaimed as the nation’s leading agricultural landowner services company. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
ADM, Bungee Talks Advancing
…grain prices. As of Friday, Bunge had a market value of about $11 billion, while ADM was valued at $23 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Toughens NAFTA Stance
…that does not include the U.S., Canada dairy groups say they’ve “had enough” and won’t give up further ground in NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Australia Touts Benefits of U.S. Re-joining TPP
…Washington International Trade Association Monday afternoon, and spoke on the need to engage with the Asia-Pacific region for security and economic reasons, according to Politico. In prepared remarks, Hockey stated:…
Conaway Wants Cotton and Dairy Fix on Any Must-Pass Bill
…Senate Ag Chair Pat Roberts would like to bring up the bill in March, but that it probably won’t be ready. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….