…each crop are similar, but profits are substantially higher for coffee beans. The Huntley College of Agriculture recently held their first California Coffee Summit on January 18 at Cal Poly…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
Each time I drive through California’s Central Valley I am in awe of how much food it produces. The Valley is responsible for almost 10 percent of the country’s agriculture…
Celebrating National Cherry Pie Day
…coincidentally close to President’s Day, cherries was one of President George Washington’s favorite foods! According to the American Pie Council, the pie came to America with the first English settlers….
Significant Growth Expected for Ice Cream Sales
…who are becoming more health conscious in their food choices. Other possible challenges relate to lactose intolerant consumers and their choice for lactose-free ice creams. About the Author Brian German…
MN Students Want GMO Approval Process Streamlined
A group of graduate students at the University of Minnesota is asking Congress to streamline the approval process for GMO crops that produce food and fiber. A DTN article says…
Legislation Designed to Save Pollinators Introduced in House
…food supply. Studies estimate that one of every three bites of food Americans eat is from a crop pollinated by bees. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…BARC is the USDA’s largest scientific installation with more than 6,000 acres and 18 research areas, including animal biosciences, food quality, hydrology, and genomics. The National Arboretum is a USDA…
Celebrating a Heart Healthy Food
Keeping us on our New Years resolutions, Cathy Isom has a great way for celebrating the most heart-healthy foods on the planet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Agri View: Caring for Your Pet
…can. Generally speaking, they are looking for the cheapest price. What you should do is pay as much attention to the pet food label as you do your own foods….
FFA Members Celebrate National FFA Week
Agriculture is part of our daily lives—from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. Next week, more than 653,000 FFA members will celebrate the role agriculture plays in…
Coldwell Solar Displays Energy Savings at World Ag Expo
…can trust.” Founded in 1986, Coldwell Solar has provided systems for multiple different types of farms of all different sizes. “We have projects anywhere from 50kW up to multiple megawatts,…
Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
…development and the role of agriculture in America’s food security and economic vitality. Following Secretary Perdue’s keynote speech, the audience will hear an inspiring presentation from Army Ranger Keni Thomas,…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wants Beef Defined
The United States Cattlemen’s Association wants the Department of Agriculture to clarify the definition of beef. USCA late last week submitted a petition to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
Agri View: Shipping Affects Food Prices
Everett Griner talks about how shipping cost affects the prices consumers pay for food in today’s Agri View. Now anybody who reads a paper or watches the news on TV…