…series of smaller increases that began last year. Dairy Farmers of Ontario says the increase is needed because there still isn’t enough milk produced to fill the market with butter….
Perdue Comments on Rural Broadband Needs
…would look at “every area” in “working with the resources that we have” to make rural broadband as widespread as possible. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Dangerous Jobs
…a firefighter is a dangerous job. When a policeman or fireman loses his life, it makes national news. When did you see any news about a farmer’s death? Actually, farming…
Late-Harvest Processing Peaches Bring More Green
…manages farming operations using the most common practices to the area. UC ANR Cooperative Extension farm advisors, growers, and others associated with agriculture provided information for the project and reviewed…
Ag Committee Features University Leaders in Agricultural Research
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to discuss investments in agricultural research as a continuation of the committee’s hearing series on preparing for the next farm bill. Chairman K….
UC ANR Vice President Testifies Before House Ag Committee
As Congress considers the next Farm Bill, Glenda Humiston, University of California Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, spoke before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Thursday,…
China Plans Bird Flu Vaccine for Poultry
…down live poultry markets around the country, hitting demand for eggs and the native yellow-feather chickens, commonly sold in such marketplaces. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Study: TPP Withdrawal Creates Export Loss for U.S., Gains for Canada
…access to the U.S., and that fruit and vegetable exports, processed food products, and pork and poultry would likewise do well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Renegotiations to Take Center Stage
…complete overhaul,” adding that the overhaul should include issues like labor, currency manipulation, and industry specific issues regarding dairy and wine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Pledges to Include Rural Broadband in Infrastructure Plan
…farmers access to new tools, according to Politico. The event was also a sendoff for former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, now U.S. Ambassador to China, as he heads for Beijing…
Pollinator Partnership’s 10th Annual Pollinator Week
…will continue to do all I can to support the cause. As a product of public schools in Queens myself, I’m especially thrilled with the National Wildlife Federation’s involvement with…
Celebrating Dairy Month in June
…dairy treats. I’m Cathy Isom… Image Credit: (top right) Pinterest. Farmer is working on the organic farm with dairy cows. Model is a real dairy farm worker! Cows in the…
Brazil Suing Former JBS Chairman
…and owned by the Batista family, closed a plea bargain deal with Brazilian prosecutors to settle corruption charges earlier this month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Swedberg Named to Farm Foundation Board
Swedberg Retired Hormel Foods executive Joe Swedberg will lead the Farm Foundation board of directors. Swedberg was reelected earlier this month to serve on Farm Foundation’s board of directors and…