…to give it a try on National Spaghetti Day which is recognized every January 4th. On this day, people all over the world celebrate this dish by feeding their families…
Report: Vertical Farming Happening Now
…same square footage. The vertical farming market is expected to be worth $5.8 billion, by 2022, according to market research firms. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No Link Between Small Wild Birds and Rodents to 2014-15 HPAI Outbreak
…between those types of sites. In contrast, 83 out of 527 waterfowl sampled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture tested positive for influenza A. From the National Association of Farm…
Demand Supporting Hog Prices
…prices were up about seven percent and by pork exports expanding around seven percent. For 2018, Hurt says the futures market appears to be following demand, as the U.S. economy…
NAFTA Withdraw Threats Put Transportation Jobs in Jeopardy
…the Association of American Railroads. At least 42 percent of rail cars are directly associated with overall international trade, and approximately 50,000 rail jobs are dependent on international trade. From…
Farm Groups Launch ‘Farm Town Strong’ Campaign to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…(AFBF) and National Farmers Union (NFU) announced a new campaign, “Farm Town Strong,” to raise awareness of the crisis’ impact on farming communities. The campaign will also provide resources and…
Bill Seeks Tighter Scrutiny of Organic Products
…legislation would also nearly double the budget for the USDA’s National Organic Program over the next five years to $24 million. The bill also allows organic inspectors to share information…
Marijuana Operation Seeks Farm Status in Washington State
…Press. The Green Freedom farm is appealing fines issued by a clean-air agency in hopes the move will set a precedent for marijuana farmers to being regulated like any other…
Report Shows 2014-15 HPAI Impact
…Prices for many poultry products remained at multi-year lows in 2016, partly due to lingering export weakness related to the outbreak. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Survey Shows Millennials Prefer Fruits, Vegetables
…are “consistent generational differences in meat consumption,” finding each expenditure trend for white and red meat decreases with each younger generation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Index Shows Farmer Optimism Increasing
A survey of farmers shows optimism is increasing in the Midwest farm country, despite continued low prices. The latest DTN/The Progressive Farmer Agricultural Confidence Index found increasing optimism, posting an…
2018 Crop Prices Outlook
…from the highs seen in 2014 and the subsequent supply response. Meanwhile, livestock production levels are expected to increase in 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
KORUS Talks Set for Washington This Week
…third largest importer of U.S. corn during the latest marketing year, and is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…part about damage on avocado and lemon trees is that the damage isn’t readily apparent,” he said. “You can’t really tell the damage until sometime in the future.” Farmers will…