…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,…
DuPont Expects Merger Delays with Dow
…down for the first quarter of this year, partly due to a 15 cents per share expense related to the merger. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Fish and Wildlife Proceeds with Action Despite Directive
…report coming out and give stakeholders a chance to comment on it before they make a final listing decision,” Brunner said. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups Want NAFTA Gains Preserved
…these market access gains, the food and agricultural sectors of the North American region have become far more integrated, as is evidenced by rising trade in agricultural products and substantial…
First Farm Bill Field Hearing in Kansas
…as small towns and rural communities. The committee will hear testimony from a variety of producers, who will be announced soon. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Smart Phone App Balances Conservation and Production
By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service USDA-NRCS rangeland scientist Emilio Carrillo tests the new LandPKS mobile app on his smartphone. Photo by Jeffrey Herrick. New mobile phone applications (“apps”) are…
Western View: Ag Secretary Perdue is a Good Choice
…choice. He was raised on a family farm in Georgia, studied veterinary science in college, then volunteered to serve in the US Air Force. After his military service Purdue worked…
TPP is Out; So Now What?
…to start on building individual relationships with countries, and it’s up to farmers to remind the new administration how important agricultural trade is. President Trump officially withdrew the United States…
Non-Browning Genetically Engineered Apple to Reach Stores Next Month
…founder of the company marketing the Arctic Apple says: “We see this as less about genetic modification and more about convenience.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
2016 Biodiesel Market Skunks Previous Records
…Board says shortchanges potential economic benefits to U.S. producers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Biodiesel Board US consumers saw a record of almost 2.9…