The USDA Farm Service Agency has a fairly new way of working with organizations to help farmers. Administrator, USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini visited California and met with a…
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…being used. Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen spoke with AgNet West and said their new program is a two part initiative. “It’s providing additional information, increasing the level of…
August Beef, Pork Exports Strong
…monthly values of 2016, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). August beef export volume climbed 27 percent from a year ago…
Cargill Launching Traceable Beef Brand
…organic,” according to Cargill’s website. The company has yet to announce when the Pasture Crafted line will be available for sale. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…the current top 30 questions mention climate change, while another addresses food security. The voting is online at Presidential Open Questions.com From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Government, States in Germany, Agree to All or Nothing GMO Ban
…industry associations before it is likely to go to the Cabinet of Germany, the chief executive body of Germany, next month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
…in July and includes the rice shipment rejections, were just over 35,600 metric tons with a value of almost $21 million. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Businessman Sentenced Three Years for Stealing Seed Trade Secrets
…attempt to reproduce its genetic traits. He pled guilty in January and was sentenced to three years in prison this week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Consumption Factors
Everett Griner talks about some factors involved in what food you choose to eat in today’s Agri View. Food Consumption Factors I told you recently that statistics show that the…
Cargill Announces Non-GMO Project Verified Ingredients
…Sunflower Oil Clear Valley® Expeller Pressed High Oleic Sunflower Oil IngreVita™ High Oleic Sunflower Oil Cargill selected NSF International to be Technical Administrator for Cargill’s Non-GMO Verified ingredients. NSF International…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…crop loss. “We’re not hearing of any significant effects on the crops,” Robert Roach, the county’s assistant agricultural commissioner, said. “The markets are kind of depressed anyway … a little…
Preventing Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon
…Central Valley Project, operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The Wallace Weir Fish Rescue project is required by the National Marine Fisheries Services, which is responsible for protecting chinook…
New Toolkit for Teachers
…is available in connection with National Farm-to-School Month, which continues throughout October. The resources include lesson plans about gardening, agriculture and nutrition, as well as new MyPlate, MyState activity sheets…
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nominations Due
…Mahoney said. “They’ve contributed something that has had a long lasting affect and impact on the industry as a whole. There is a record of proven service where they’ve provided…