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
…Management Agency to address relief efforts for the Thomas Fire. “Growers just need to remain vigilant,” said Spann. “I know some growers have lost homes and personal property, so just…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-08-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
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….
USDA to Revisit Standard for Beef Carcass Grades
…from the cow-calf, feeder and packer segments conservatively estimated that incorrect classification of carcasses cost the industry nearly $60 million annually. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Needs More Corn to Meet Fuel Mandate
…If so, those stocks will need replenished with fresh corn, and some analysts expect a demand boom will come in 2019. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Beef, Pork Exports Post ‘Stellar’ November
…trailing only August. For January through October, exports totaled 1.038 million metric tons, up nine percent year-over-year, valued at $5.93 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower in November
…nearly unchanged, and dairy prices fell 4.9 percent in November, but remain 9.6 percent higher than the same time last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
State Farm Bureau Study Estimates Cost of NAFTA Withdraw
…from NAFTA “unfathomable,” saying farm and ranch families are already working through a struggling agriculture economy. Find the report at www.nefb.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-07-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…reform, possibly setting up a future battle within the next farm bill development process, which also contains food programs like SNAP. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Emphasizing Trade Expansion
…grow trade both ways, with McKinney saying the U.S. benefits from imports too, especially of products the country doesn’t produce itself. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Monsanto Asks Judge to Block Arkansas Dicamba Restrictions
…adds that the ban deprives farmers of a needed tool in their weed-control arsenal and the injunction is needed to avoid any potential confusion as farmers make plans and buy…