…are the reasons for the unfortunate streak. The California Cherry Board hopes the colder temperatures will make this year a success. The last several seasons have been tough on California…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
Applications for $1,000 scholarship due Feb. 20, 2017 The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The goal of this long-standing program…
Avocado Skin Care
…you might not have thought to purchase this brilliant green fruit for your natural lifestyle options, you might want to reconsider. Almost as effective as the red light therapy at…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council support the introduction of the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act. The bill is sponsored by Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski,…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…challenge in terms of moving these larger supplies. This also represents a significant opportunity to grow our market share in established markets and develop new ones.” From the National Association…
USDA Wants Dismissal of “Pork, the Other White Meat” Lawsuit
…limitations, that the plaintiffs didn’t show standing necessary to file the lawsuit, and didn’t show they were harmed by the sale. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Congress Trying to “REIN” in Regulations
…joined 23 other Senators in introducing a similar bill in the Senate, but Democrats are expected to block the bill there. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
…South Korea.” It’s good news for American producers who are coping with an oversupply of eggs that is driving down prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…going to guarantee that the water used to grow fruit imported from Vietnam is as clean as that used in domestically grown fruit. With FSMA’s produce rules raising more questions…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…The national program has supported the marketing and promotion of fresh mangos since 2004. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the research and…
Syngenta Calls Palmer Amaranth No. 1 Weed to Watch For
…that integrates a portfolio of herbicides together with complementary practices like crop rotation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image courtesy of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…housed for a period, there’s no reason to give them a space so small they can’t turn around.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image: Smithfield Foods…
Trump Ag Adviser Wants Mergers Blocked
…State signed off on the ChemChina purchase of Syngenta last year but that deal still faces more scrutiny in other countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ethanol Exports Continue to Surge in November
…years, according to government trade data released today and analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Brazil was the top market again in November, followed by Canada and China. Year-to-date exports…