…has grown steadily, averaging just under 300 acres per farm in 2015, and projected use will grow to 339 acres per farm this year. Corn yields rose 3.4 bushels per…
Ag Appropriations Bill Still Undecided
…protections to poultry growers while they negotiate with processors. That language is not included with the Senate version of the bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Freight Cars Can Wait on American Railroads
…industry. After the proposal was withdrawn, the freight industry said it will comply with current law while assessing its legal options. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Beehives in Unexpected Places
…topics. Her work has appeared in Hobby Farms, Modern Farmer, E: The Environmental Magazine, National Geographic Traveler, Hemispheres and Entrepreneur among others. When she’s not writing, she tosses balls for…
Agri View: Agriculture Future
…challenge of feeding nine billion people. Not enough young people. The gap is between the farm and the consumer. One study shows that the gap is widening every year. It…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…sensitive sites, the Monterey County pilot project will enhance access to information related to pesticide use in the general vicinity of schools. Three Pajaro Valley Unified District schools – Ohlone…
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…Sellers, host of California Bountiful, produced by the California Farm Bureau Federation. In its sixth year, the Expo has evolved into a standalone 501c6 nonprofit organization under the oversight of…
Oregon State Fair to Feature Prize Winning Marijuana Plants
…the fair is moving in the “direction that the entire state is moving.” The fair opens August 26th in Salem, Oregon. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings
North American Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings on Higher Whiskey Sales Farmers in North America are turning back to what Reuters calls a neglected crop, sowing fields with the largest rye…
Rural for Hillary Group Forms at DNC
…are volunteers and include Pam Johnson, former president of the National Corn Growers Association. Other organizers include volunteer Vicki Hicks, and Trevor Dean, a former National Farmers Union and Sen….
Dollar General Buys Walmart Express Locations
…Indianapolis – Circa June 2016: Dollar General Retail Location. Dollar General is a Small-Box Discount Retailer V . Photo by jetcityimage2/DepositPhotos From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Pig Prices Reaching Near Record Levels amid Flooding
…consumers and farmers in the country are increasing slaughter, including animals that aren’t fat enough, after floods in China’s central and south regions, according to Bloomberg. Pig prices may surpass…
Anti-GMO Labeling Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures
…The legislations preempts state labeling laws, such as the Vermont law, and mandate’s GMO disclosure through on-package labeling or smart labels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
SGMA BMP Survey Deadline Extended
…and affiliation. Upon completion of the survey, respondents will receive a confirmation email with a copy of their submittal. Importance of Participating in BMP Survey California Farm Water Coalition Mike…