…Florida farmers are starting to grow carrots. And, not in the perennial winter farm crop country that you think. In fact, the current location is in the area just across…
USDA Rolls Out New APHIS Compliance Database and Search Tool
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is pleased to announce the rollout of the refined public search tool that provides access to Animal…
Fresno County 2016 Crop Report Shows Drought, Market Impacts
…Fresno County had $6.18 billion dollar’s worth of agricultural production in 2016, compared to $6.61 billion in 2015. In a press release issued by the Fresno County Farm Bureau (FCFB),…
Farm City Newsday, Tuesday 8-22-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
One of Summer’s Favorite Fruits – Watermelon
…Vitamin A, C, and lycopene. While browsing at your local farmer’s market, roadside stand, or in the produce aisle Laura Popielski with the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service says the best…
Producers Receive Favorable Decisions on Regulatory Matters
…these waters would also be affected. Major farm groups, homebuilders, and others spent years fighting the proposal, defended by environmental groups. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Study Shows Positive Impact of American Sheep Industry
…size since then, the new study captures an improvement in value-added benefits, including wool hosiery exports, lanolin, and the pelt-shearing value. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cattle Loss Limited from Montana Wildfires
…in March. The latest drought monitor shows almost 12 percent of Montana is listed under the most extreme category of drought. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Debt Likely to Reach All-Time High in 2017
…to stockpile assets. Going into this downturn, record-high commodity prices helped farmers get their financial houses set up before prices tumbled. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
First Round of NAFTA Talks Conclude
…negotiators deal with issues like dispute resolution and the rules-of-origin that dictate local content requirements in products traded between the countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Old Family Farms
Everett Griner talks about America’s oldest family farms in today’s Agri View. Old Family Farms How long have you owned the farm on which you live right now? More than…
USMEF: Pork Export Success
…for U.S. pork. For more information, producers can contact the Pork Checkoff Service Center. Go to Pork-dot org or call 800-456-PORK. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Announces Tony Tooke as New Forest Service Chief
Tooke U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Tony Tooke will serve as the new Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Tooke has worked for the Forest Service since age…
Farm City Newsday, Monday 8-21-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….