…all multiple-operator farms, were multiple-generation farms, with at least 20 years’ difference between the ages of the oldest and youngest operators. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bird Flu Fears Growing
…strains recorded in birds at any one time, now there is at least half a dozen, which is prompting the fears. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
National Meat Week
…about the week-long celebration devoted to a lot of Bar-B-Q. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Download National Meat Week Every last week in January, for 8 consecutive…
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…director of agricultural affairs for the Almond Board of California, said concerns arise each year about whether there will be enough bees. Speaking at an Almond Board-led workshop in Woodland…
Americans to Eat 1.33 Billion Chicken Wings
…while down south in Falcons country they eat 13 percent more than other regions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Chicken Council Americans will consume…
Japan Hesitant to Invite China into TPP
…to discuss how the deal can move forward, which won’t happen after U.S. withdrawal without changing the rules of the deal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Cattlemen Applaud Death Tax Repeal Legislation
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattlemen Hail Introduction of Legislation to Repeal Death Tax The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association today applauded the introduction of bipartisan…
Dicamba Herbicide Lawsuit Cites Endangered Species Concerns
…the approval for the product. The groups also say the EPA failed to consult the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service on whether or not…
GIPSA Proposals Delayed 60 Days
…for farmers who may have been retaliated against by meatpackers, especially contract poultry growers. Several major Ag groups against the new rules include the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Pork…
Bill Would Move H2A Program to USDA
…has a large number of dairy farms. Collins is one of the closest allies on Capitol Hill of President Donald Trump. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NRCS California Offers Post-Flood Assistance
Assessments Underway In the wake of recent California flooding, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is meeting with landowners and other agencies to assess damages and offer…
National Green Juice Day
Cathy Isom fills us in about the National food holiday that will have you seeing and possibly drinking lots of green. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Download…
Perdue Confirmation Hearing Not Set
…nuts, produce, and alcohol, in addition to industrial supplies, pet food, and cosmetics. He’s also owned several grain-and-feed-processing and transportation companies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Ag Group Signs $300 Million Algeria Deal
…country is seeking to reduce its dependence on imports. A privately-owned Algerian dairy company signed the deal with the American international Agriculture Group to develop agricultural projects that include cereals,…