…shift trade focus to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which is being led by China and doesn’t include the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Bankers Are Increasing Collateral
…35 to 40 percent range. The Rural Mainstreet Index expects one in five farmers to report negative cash flows this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Photosynthesis on Steroids
…other plants. If you look at other crops around the world, it would increase yields by many million tons of food.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
One of Three Major U.S. Drought Areas Will Improve
…the month,” she says. “In the Southeast and Southern California, drought-stricken areas are likely to persist or worsen, and possibly expand.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmland Prices May Drop 20 Percent
…this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Agrimoney.com by Mike Verdin US farmland price decline extends decline to three years US farmland prices completed a…
Lawsuit Against CA Poultry Cage Rules Rejected
…court ruling that dismissed the lawsuit. The six states involved in the suit were Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Kentucky. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CAWG Elects New Board Members
…the winegrape industry on many challenging issues.” Aguirre also thanked CAWG’s outgoing board members for their dedication and service to the association and winegrape industry. Board members who have termed…
First Organic Grower to be President of Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau
…of its 100th Anniversary. The Farm Bureau is planning to celebrate its anniversary with a celebration over the entire year that highlights not only the incredible agricultural heritage of this…
More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Forest Service officials are seriously hampered not only by short-term budgets passed by Congress, but also a broken budget for the Forest Service that sees…
Conaway urges CFTC to halt midnight rulemaking
…his service, writing, “Your forthright nature and willingness to listen served the Commission and our country well. Your leadership stabilized an agency reeling from previous mismanagement and your personal engagement…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…latest project will restore approximately 150 acres of native black and white oak in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold,…
How Much Turkey to Buy
…That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How Much Turkey to Buy According to the National Turkey Foundation, some 46-million turkeys will be consumed on Thanksgiving this year. In…
Mexico Loaded Up on Corn Ahead of U.S. Election
…10 million metric tons or more of corn each year. Mexico is the number one buyer of U.S. corn and pork. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ousted Kansas Representative Wants Top USDA Post
…relationship with congressional leaders.” Glickman says: “You cannot have burned bridges,” adding “You have to work with Congress” as USDA Secretary. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….