Beekeepers and researchers will welcome the unveiling of the small hive beetle’s genome by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their colleagues. The small hive beetle (SHB) is a major…
Grocery Shoppers Still Prefer in Store Purchases
…study which also found grocery sales overall increased in the past two years as median income rose and the unemployment rate declined. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Forage for Fall Fruits and Nuts
…or spending a dime. Some other fruits to forage this fall include: persimmons rose hips elderberries and blackberries. As far as nuts go there are abundant of these guys to…
The Incredible, Edible…Hibiscus?
…ice cream, and also cocktails and Lemonade. Hibiscus, also known as rose mallow, is a plant that belongs to the mallow family. There are over 200 species of hibiscus that…
August Rural Mainstreet Index Rises, Ag Worries Remain
…expectations for the economy six months out, rose to a weak 46.5 from July’s 42.7, indicating a pessimistic economic outlook among bankers. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Economy Barometer improves in August
…121 following a dip to 99 in July. The Index of Future Expectations also rose in August to 132 just six points above its July reading. The shift occurred as…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…OH – Processing House of Raeford Farms Arcadia, LA – Processing Rose Hill, NC – Processing Lavonia, GA – Hatchery West Columbia, SC – Processing Keystone Foods LLC Franklin KY…
Producer Sentiment Plummets in July
…12 months, down seven points from June. The percentage of producers saying it’s not a good time for large farm investments rose to 73 percent in July, up 13 points…
Producer Sentiment Rises Slightly in June
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose slightly in the month of June, coming in at an index of 143, two points higher than May. Ag producers’ sentiment rose…
Rural Mainstreet Economy Expands for June
…survey that over the past month borrowing by farmers expanded, as the loan-volume index rose to 76.3 from 74.3 in May. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cauliflower Consumption Grows with Changing Diet Trends
…pounds in 2016. Market research from Nielsen also showed that sales of products that contain cauliflower also rose by 71 percent in value in the previous year. The growth of…
Celebrating National Red Rose Day
…is National Red Rose Day. Roses of all colors have been cherished for their beauty and fragrance for centuries. Red roses were used in many cultures as decorations in weddings…
Ag Economy Barometer Monthly Results
…of Current Conditions rose to 132 during May, nine points higher than in April, while the Index of Future Expectations climbed to a reading of 145, 19 points higher than…
Rural Mainstreet Index at Highest Point in Five Years
…on agriculture or energy to power its economy. It’s the first time since 2015 that the index readings have been above growth-neutral in four consecutive months. The growth index rose…