…to give it a try on National Spaghetti Day which is recognized every January 4th. On this day, people all over the world celebrate this dish by feeding their families…
Report: Vertical Farming Happening Now
…same square footage. The vertical farming market is expected to be worth $5.8 billion, by 2022, according to market research firms. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No Link Between Small Wild Birds and Rodents to 2014-15 HPAI Outbreak
…of sites. In contrast, 83 out of 527 waterfowl sampled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture tested positive for influenza A. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Demand Supporting Hog Prices
…this year, with a drop in unemployment, along with the world economy expected to be the strongest since the 2008-2009 recession. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Withdraw Threats Put Transportation Jobs in Jeopardy
…percent of rail cars are directly associated with overall international trade, and approximately 50,000 rail jobs are dependent on international trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Groups Launch ‘Farm Town Strong’ Campaign to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…(AFBF) and National Farmers Union (NFU) announced a new campaign, “Farm Town Strong,” to raise awareness of the crisis’ impact on farming communities. The campaign will also provide resources and…
Bill Seeks Tighter Scrutiny of Organic Products
…legislation would also nearly double the budget for the USDA’s National Organic Program over the next five years to $24 million. The bill also allows organic inspectors to share information…
Marijuana Operation Seeks Farm Status in Washington State
…agricultural activity because it is still covered by the state’s controlled substances act and is not taxed like an agricultural product. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Report Shows 2014-15 HPAI Impact
…Prices for many poultry products remained at multi-year lows in 2016, partly due to lingering export weakness related to the outbreak. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Survey Shows Millennials Prefer Fruits, Vegetables
…are “consistent generational differences in meat consumption,” finding each expenditure trend for white and red meat decreases with each younger generation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Index Shows Farmer Optimism Increasing
…2016. Their expectation score is 123, up three from August and down four from a year ago, or essentially flat year-on-year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2018 Crop Prices Outlook
…from the highs seen in 2014 and the subsequent supply response. Meanwhile, livestock production levels are expected to increase in 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
KORUS Talks Set for Washington This Week
…third largest importer of U.S. corn during the latest marketing year, and is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…and ranchers also face costs to replace and repair destroyed or damaged buildings, equipment and other structures. Gonzales estimated the fire destroyed 260 agricultural dwellings, service buildings and other structures….