Everett Griner talks about money growing on trees in today’s Agri View. Money Crops From: USDA Economic Research Service Fruit and Tree Nuts The U.S. fruit and tree nuts industry…
Conservation: The California Lifestyle
…to respect our climate and use water wisely indoors and outdoors. DWR’s second exhibit, located in Farm Area #2, walks visitors step-by-step through the do-it-yourself process of saving water on…
FARM at 49th AABP Conference
National Dairy FARM Program to Lead One-Day Session at 49th Annual AABP Conference The National Milk Producers Federation’s Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program will host a full day of…
Vermont Governor Critical of Senate GMO Labeling Bill
…bill would block Vermont’s first in the nation state GMO labeling bill as the Senate bill preempts state labeling laws. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Global Food Prices Rise in June
…in Brazil, the world’s largest sugar producer and exporter, following heavy rains which hampered harvesting operations and lowered sugar yields. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
New Proposal Eases Cuba Travel Burden
…Cuba, “those sales have made it difficult to compete with our foreign competitors in the Cuban market.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Texas Researchers Find Improved Beef Quality in Cloned Cattle
…crossing these rare genetics, we have demonstrated the ability to create exactly what the market desires.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Drone Rules Ease Concerns, Should Increase Ownership
…Hull says this will make drone service cheaper for consumers, eliminating having to pay for the cost of a pilot and second person to be involved. Hull also believes this…
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…will protect American farmers and small businesses while providing a consistent, transparent food disclosure framework for shoppers across America. “The Senate has provided all Americans a transparent and consistent system…
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
…described how the United States’ investment in transportation and infrastructure, agricultural research and innovation, and risk management tools for farmers has led to a vibrant and stable agricultural industry in…
Water Bond Funding Could be Stretched Thin
…available which means a lot of projects just won’t happen. Water Bond Funding Could be Stretched Thin California Farm water Coalition Executive Director Mike Wade says many of the projects…
NMPF on Biotech Labeling Amendment
…worldwide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have all reaffirmed their long-standing recognition of the safety of the technology….
Agri View: Direct Marketing
Everett Griner talks about farmers using direct marketing in today’s Agri View. Direct Marketing From: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Markets and Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Farmers markets are an integral part…
Farm Bureau Entrepreneurship Challenge in Judging Phase
More than 350 applications from 39 states are officially entered into the American Farm Bureau’s Third Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge. Entrepreneurs competing in the challenge are vying for $145,000 in startup…