Everett Griner talks about money growing on trees in today’s Agri View. Money Crops From: USDA Economic Research Service Fruit and Tree Nuts The U.S. fruit and tree nuts industry…
Conservation: The California Lifestyle
…rebate program. DWR volunteers also will explain to visitors how they may receive State rebates for the purchase and installation of water-efficient toilets. DWR’s three public-service exhibits are made possible…
FARM at 49th AABP Conference
National Dairy FARM Program to Lead One-Day Session at 49th Annual AABP Conference The National Milk Producers Federation’s Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program will host a full day of…
Vermont Governor Critical of Senate GMO Labeling Bill
…bill would block Vermont’s first in the nation state GMO labeling bill as the Senate bill preempts state labeling laws. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Global Food Prices Rise in June
…in Brazil, the world’s largest sugar producer and exporter, following heavy rains which hampered harvesting operations and lowered sugar yields. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
New Proposal Eases Cuba Travel Burden
…Cuba, “those sales have made it difficult to compete with our foreign competitors in the Cuban market.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Texas Researchers Find Improved Beef Quality in Cloned Cattle
…crossing these rare genetics, we have demonstrated the ability to create exactly what the market desires.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
CA Water Agencies File Suit Against Reclamation
…redistribution of Central Valley Project and State Water Project water supplies away from urban and agricultural uses and have jeopardized the water supply for waterfowl and wildlife refuges. Since 2008…
Conaway on Senate’s Biotechnology Labeling Bill
…of biotechnology to be labeled. “After spending the past week and a half studying the legislation and meeting with agricultural producers, along with a variety of other stakeholders, I have…
Drone Rules Ease Concerns, Should Increase Ownership
…Hull says this will make drone service cheaper for consumers, eliminating having to pay for the cost of a pilot and second person to be involved. Hull also believes this…
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers Association and CFSAF co-chair. “Nearly 1,100 organizations in the food-producing community are united behind this bill to set a uniform, national standard that protects…
Hot Dog Etiquette
…coming up on This Land of Ours. Hot Dog Etiquette From: the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Hot Dog Etiquette Everyday Guidance for Eating America’s Sacred Food This informative…
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
…between agricultural policy and national security. This is the fifth hearing in the committee’s hearing series focused on national security. Members heard from a panel of former military leaders who…
NMPF on Biotech Labeling Amendment
…Obama’s signature, we can establish a national framework to provide information to consumers without stigmatizing agricultural biotechnology and complicating how companies market foods in interstate commerce.” NMPF expressed its appreciation…