…the Great Depression. While members thanked the Secretary for his service, they also raised a number of concerns, including the impact that the continued outlook for depressed prices could have…
Agri View: Maple Tree Problems
…in some areas of the Hubbard Brook forest, however it is not yet a widespread problem here. Sugar maple decline links: Cornell University Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic USDA Forest Service…
NCBA Urges Swift Action on TPP
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association sent a letter on behalf of its members and state affiliates urging quick passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). NCBA President Tracy Brunner said…
NFU Statement on Proposed Senate GMO Labeling Bill
In response to legislation introduced last week by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., to set up a federal GMO labeling system, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson…
Open Data Powers Conservation Mapping Tool
New Conservation Mapping Tool Benefits Wildlife, Ranchers Across Sagebrush Ecosystem USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the University of Montana and other partners have used Google Earth Engine to build…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…to support our food production system with sound research, an extensive technical support infrastructure and an enormously accomplished agricultural extension service. Article and images from: California Agriculture 70(1):4-5. January-March 2016….
Agri View: Food Consumption
…developing cancer over the 15-year study period was exactly the same. Lack of Evidence How could that be? For years, the National Cancer Institute has promoted its “Eat 5 to…
Tulare County FB Offers Scholarships
…email TCFB@tulcofb.org or call 732-8301. Any undergraduate student entering or attending a four-year accredited college or university in California and pursuing a career in the agricultural industry may also apply…
Agri View: Women and Modern Agriculture
…livestock production at subsistence and commercial levels. They produce food and cash crops and manage mixed agricultural operations often involving crops, livestock and fish farming. Some researchers note that agricultural…
National Cherry Pie Day
…States is to decorate the crust with ornate pastry patterns. From National Calendar Day.com National Cherry Pie Day Observed annually on February 20th, it is National Cherry Pie Day. This…
Agri View: Drugs, Unsolvable Problem
…was one of the highest in the nation—four times the national homicide average. This crime rate was correlated with regions with low employment and was not entirely dependent on ethnicity….
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
…National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. For more information on registration, housing and the schedule…
National Drink Wine Day
The event to pop the cork and raise your glass to, National Drink Wine Day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Drink Wine Day From: National Drink…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…local crop insurance agent for more information about the program. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers or online atwww.rma.usda.gov/tools/agent.html. The sales closing date…