…bureau members to continue to convey the importance of trade to both Secretary Perdue and President Trump in the months ahead. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Re-elects President Zippy Duvall
…agricultural and rural economy in the coming year and beyond. Resolutions approved by farmer and rancher delegates from across the nation ran the gamut of issues, from trade to regulatory…
Register for Agricultural Reuse Workshop
…break, there will be a series of panel presentations regarding experiences with using recycled water in agricultural operations. Registration for the Agricultural Reuse Workshop is available through the WE&RF website….
Celebrating the Delicious Apricot
…all over the United States observe National Apricot Day every year on January 9th. The apricot’s velvety flesh is similar to that of their relative the peach. The texture of…
U.S. Pork Farmers Get Outstanding Return on Checkoff Investment
…for advertising and $12.40 for non-advertising promotion. Collectively, the overall checkoff return for all activities is $25.50 for each dollar invested. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Idaho “Ag-gag” Law Dealt a Blow in Court
…North Carolina have similar ag-gag laws on their books. Court challenges to the law are underway in North Carolina and Utah. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Winter Wheat Growers Holding on Through Cold Snap
…decent winter wheat crop. “In the long run, it’s really April and May that we have to worry about,” she said. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Ethanol Production Near Capacity but Constraints Limit Growth
…demand for ethanol is further limited in expansion ability. Thanks to these limitations, additional domestic production is intended for export markets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
President Trump Addresses American Farm Bureau Federation
…us.” The President offered praise for the “hard work, grit, self-reliance and sheer determination” exhibited by the agricultural industry. “We know our nation was founded by farmers. Our independence was…
Natural Disasters Cost the Ag Industry Over $5 Billion in 2017
…provides $2.6 billion to be used for agricultural expenses related to “crops, trees, bushes, vines, and livestock losses” caused by natural disasters. The cumulative total of agricultural losses from California…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Crop Breeding Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announces support for Early Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) to speed the development of new crop…
Enjoying Your Favorite Pastime Meal
…from the 8th to the 14th, is surely one of America’s favorite weeks to enjoy a favorite pastime meal or leftover snack. That’s because this week is known as National…
Cargill, Hershey, Leave Grocery Manufacturers Association
…process. A spokesman for GMA told Politico the association was working closely with its membership to evolve with the changing times. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Milk Sales Lower
…Wall Street Journal said the market conditions were tough to deal with, and one was even culling dairy cows to adjust. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….