…strains recorded in birds at any one time, now there is at least half a dozen, which is prompting the fears. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
National Meat Week
…about the week-long celebration devoted to a lot of Bar-B-Q. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Download National Meat Week Every last week in January, for 8 consecutive…
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…pollinate and set this year’s crop. To do so, farmers and beekeepers are counting on having enough healthy honeybees—about 1.8 million beehives are needed to do the job. Bob Curtis,…
Americans to Eat 1.33 Billion Chicken Wings
…while down south in Falcons country they eat 13 percent more than other regions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Chicken Council Americans will consume…
Japan Hesitant to Invite China into TPP
…summit in March to discuss how the deal can move forward, which won’t happen after U.S. withdrawal without changing the rules of the deal. From the National Association of Farm…
Cattlemen Applaud Death Tax Repeal Legislation
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattlemen Hail Introduction of Legislation to Repeal Death Tax The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association today applauded the introduction of bipartisan…
Dicamba Herbicide Lawsuit Cites Endangered Species Concerns
…suit include the National Family Farm Coalition, Center for Food Safety, Center for Biological Diversity, and the Pesticide Action Network of North America. The suit was filed on January 20…
GIPSA Proposals Delayed 60 Days
…Producers Council, the North American Meat Institute, and the National Chicken Council. Groups in favor of the change include the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, the National Farmers Union, and the Ranchers-Cattlemen…
Bill Would Move H2A Program to USDA
…has a large number of dairy farms. Collins is one of the closest allies on Capitol Hill of President Donald Trump. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Weather Changes
Everett Griner talks about another opinion on weather changes in today’s Agri View. Weather Changes It is kind of easy to understand why farmers are more observant of extreme weather…
Pacific Region Poultry and Egg Production Report
…down 16 percent from a year ago. Domestic placements of egg-type pullet chicks for future hatchery supply flocks by leading breeders totaled 194 thousand during December 2016, down 10 percent…
NRCS California Offers Post-Flood Assistance
…field office, or visit www.usda.gov. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources since 1935….
National Green Juice Day
Cathy Isom fills us in about the National food holiday that will have you seeing and possibly drinking lots of green. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Download…
Perdue Confirmation Hearing Not Set
…nuts, produce, and alcohol, in addition to industrial supplies, pet food, and cosmetics. He’s also owned several grain-and-feed-processing and transportation companies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….