Cathy Isom tells us how avian influenza is still causing a roller coaster price effect in the egg industry from farm to retail. Bird flu Egg Prices…
Nut Tree Yellowing in Northern California
…several calls from northern California growers about large, patchy yellowing in their groves. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emeritus Joseph Connell says in a majority of the cases, the cause is…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 28
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Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 27
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USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…farm production surveys, and more recently from satellite imagery and remote sensors that can provide information on the health of crops around the country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Through…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 24
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Farm Bureau Convention Planned for Orlando
What to expect at the 2016 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEAg trade show – and when you can begin registration. Farm Bureau Convention The 2016 convention keynote speaker…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…end of our trade deals. Instead of providing a fix, Senator Stabenow is perpetuating the problem and forcing us to face retaliation.” Overseen by USDA’S Agricultural Marketing Service, mandatory Country-of-Origin…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…based on facts. The facts are that many farmers are growing more food with fewer resources, reducing their environmental impact, and keeping costs down—all thanks to advances in biotechnology. “Farm…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…establish a certification process through USDA for foods labeled as non-GMO and prevent states from requiring the labeling of food with genetically modified ingredients. The American Farm Bureau Federation supports…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the Risk Management Agency’s agent locator. Growers can use the agency’s cost estimator to…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 23
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Agri View: Moving Ahead
Everett Griner talks about farm progress is still strong in today’s Agri View. Moving Ahead…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 22
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