…fall. Conaway said in August that he expected the farm bill to be ready for a House vote in early 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Corn Market May Need Disruption
…able to maintain our markets as trade agreements potentially fall away could be hard and have a bad impact on prices.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Family of Late California Farmer Accept Conservation Award
The 2017 Leopold Conservation Award was recently presented by the Sand County Foundation at the California Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting. This year’s recipient was Jeff Thomson, a fifth-generation farmer…
How to Grow and Store Cranberries
…pH. Most fresh berries freeze very well, and they can keep for up to a year in the freezer. You can keep fresh, raw cranberries in the refrigerator for 3-4…
Cargill Launches Fedbytrade Campaign
…to know how many hits agriculture has to take before Washington realizes that trade hostility is affecting farmers and rural livelihoods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mend, Don’t End NAFTA
…“we emphasized that a U.S. withdrawal would disrupt critical industry supply chains, close markets, eliminate jobs, and increase prices of goods for American consumers.” From the National Association of Farm…
Antibiotic Use in Livestock Drops
…the progress is heavily influenced by the changes already made in the chicken industry, but also says the beef and pork industries are lagging behind. From the National Association of…
Coalition Wants Injunction Against CA Glyphosate-Label Requirement
The National Association of Wheat Growers led a coalition of ag groups asking for a court mandate to stop California’s new labeling requirements for glyphosate. The groups are citing irreparable…
Canadian Ambassador Optimistic on NAFTA Negotiations
…industry less competitive,” he adds. Negotiators have scheduled March as the target date because of Mexico’s presidential election on July 1. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Can Corn and Oil Live Together?
…some administrative actions available to help refiners cut some of the costs they face to stay in compliance with the RFS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Get to Know Your New CFBF President
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…
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
…thanks to Luke Bryan and his fans, calling the campaign a huge success. To learn more about the campaign visit www.herestothefarmer.com. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….