The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) issued a report on this year’s corn harvest quality, saying a good growing season resulted in record yields that had very good quality. The report…
Orange Juice Stuck in a Rut
…the orange juice futures market is even limiting volatility in price swings. The volatility swings were at their lowest point since November of 2014. The Florida citrus harvest is forecast…
The Western View: Red Combines
…art. The Western View: Red Combines This new book chronicles the history of one of the most important mechanical devices ever invented. The book is about combine harvesters built by…
USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities
…a new housing development and associated infrastructure. Kentucky: The city of Hazard received $200,000 to renovate an old downtown bus station to enhance economic development in the area. Maine: The…
How to Plan, and Work, Your Winter Kitchen Garden
…For a better and longer yield be sure to harvest the outermost leaves. Perfecting your produce will be ebb and flow. Tend your garden indoors as you would if it…
Post-Harvest Slump in Ag Producer Sentiment
The Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 7 points in November, signaling a slump in U.S. agricultural producers’ confidence compared to a month earlier. At a reading of 128, the…
Grain Elevator Profit Margins Could Increase in 2018
A new report from CoBank says 2018 could bring an increase in profit margins for grain elevators. The report cites a weak harvest basis, along with low transportation rates, and…
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Millheim, Pennsylvania, $391,596 Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation, Charleston, South Carolina, $600,000 The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, $567,069 Utah State University, Logan, Utah, $599,615 Vermont Housing & Conservation Board,…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…colonize lettuce crops. The results may inform pre-harvest food safety methods in the fresh produce industry. This set of awards also includes a project where University of Minnesota researchers will…
Register for New Educational Program for Beginning Farmers
…thing that makes our program a little different is we offer residential housing,” said Van Hof. “They’re actually living on the farm, which is different than a lot of other…
Turkey Farmers Feel Pain from GIPSA
…in the winter as they have to find temporary housing for a lot of birds. The interim rule would have made it easier for producers to sue the meat-packing or…
California Cotton Primed for Success in 2018
…year’s crop. “The quality is really good,” Isom said. “Talking to several of the gins, the harvest is actually coming along pretty quickly.” A report from USDA shows about 65…
Bringing Persimmons into the Limelight
…dry it (see persimmon flyers). Consumers who like persimmons won’t have to wait until harvest season to enjoy them, according to Breksa. They can buy extra fresh fruit when it’s…
Labor, Guestworker Programs Lead Sustainable Ag Expo
…workers,” he said. Martin Housing remains the biggest hindrance to the adoption of H2A workers. Building new housing under California requirements can be cumbersome, and many areas that need the…