…sight and off of the road, and mark hives, lids and frames with identifying information so that recovered bees can be traced back to their owner. Farmers paying for pollination…
Giving a Helping Hand
…Credit: Amber Breitenberg Little Wild Things Farm Little Wild Things Farm. Credit: Raisa Aziz Little Wild Things Farm Little Wild Things Farm. Credit: Mark Oviatt Little Wild Things Farm Make…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
…Tigner, Jr., Henry Clay Johnson IV Florida: Tom Crawford, Ricky Lyons Georgia: Dania DeVane, Mark Clemmer Hawaii: Ronald B. McKeehan, Sr., Wayne Shimokawa Idaho: Brad Thornton, Robert T. Johnson Illinois:…
Farm Leaders Taking Part in Inaugural Parade Friday
…Broadcasting past and current presidents Mark Oppold and Max Armstrong. The farm leaders will take part in the RFD-TV Rural Tractor Brigade, driving new tractors along the parade route. Members…
New Board Appointees Will Join The Cotton Board
…Suzanne R. Drouhard, Producer – Danville, KS; Kim M. Mayberry-Holifield, Producer – Kennett, MO; Jess “Mark” M. Nichols, Producer – Altus, OK; Willie L. German, Producer – Somerville, TN; Madison…
California Citrus Crop Forecast Increased
Mark Hudson, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agriculture Statistics Service in Washington, D.C., delivered the latest citrus crop forecast today. California Valencia oranges increased slightly from 8.5…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves in December
…the highest level since the survey began in October of 2015. The December mark was 16 points above the November mark and 40 points higher than October. Producers seemed optimistic…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…Show, Tom Hertz of the Agriculture Department and Mark Delich of FWD.us discussed the economic and political realities of the current immigration system and the impact of proposed reforms. Immigration:…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…challenge in terms of moving these larger supplies. This also represents a significant opportunity to grow our market share in established markets and develop new ones.” From the National Association…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which helps ensure fiscal responsibility,…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…an essential effort to modernize the State’s water infrastructure. “WaterFix will secure water supplies for 25 million Californians and prepare for a future marked by rising seas, seismic threats and…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
…Director Mark Cowin. “But the faucet can shut off suddenly and leave us dry for a sixth year in a row. Drought always looms over California, so we must use…
Citrus Crop Forecast has No Changes
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. reported the December citrus crop forecast. California reported no changes in any category for December. Florida has no changes in non-Valencia or Valencia oranges. Grapefruit…
CA State Plan: Make Water Conservation A Way of Life
…California Department of Water Resources Director Mark W. Cowin. “This plan will help make permanent changes to water use so California is better prepared for whatever the future brings.” The…