…immigrants come to the United States for the opportunity to work, pay taxes and fully contribute to this country’s economy, many with a dream of someday becoming American citizens. America’s…
National Hot Dog Day
Today is National Hot Dog Day. This day was created by The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. Cathy Isom tells us about celebrating one of America’s favorite summer sandwiches….
Farming and Ranching Pioneers Honored
…essential part of our future as they’re all engaged in long-term planning that will keep their operations productive for generations to come. Their cumulative contributions and those yet to come…
Agri View: Cotton Harvesting
Everett Griner talks about the big changes in cotton harvesting in today’s Agri View. Cotton Harvesting From: National Cotton Council of America Cotton: From Field to Fabric Harvesting While harvesting…
U.S. Chicken Consumption Continues to Increase
Chicken consumption in the United States continues to increase, according to the National Chicken Council. New research announced Monday at the 2016 Chicken Marketing Summit shows nine out of ten…
Consumers Backing Away from Higher-Priced, Cage-Free Eggs
…have prompted some producers to delay or even cancel their orders for cage-free equipment from leading providers of cage-free housing. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Cargill Selling Texas Feedlot Businesses
…approximately 90 people who currently work at Cargill’s Bovina and Dalhart feed yards will be offered positions with Friona Industries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
China Reports Soft Inflation Data
China’s Consumer Price Index climbed 1.9 percent in June from a year ago, while analysts had expected a 1.8 percent gain. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports that in May,…
Mid-Year Field Crop and Acreage Production
…up by 17 percent, and American Pima acreage is up by 32 percent from 2015. Nationally, planted Upland cotton acreage is expected to total 9.82 million acres, up by 17…
Smelt Plan Calls for More Water Release
…Waterways, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The smelt food production action also involves partnering with local agricultural water agencies and farmers. The overall…
Partnership Keeps Pressure on Nut Cargo Theft
…trend information, both organizations hope that the state of California will recognize the need for additional resources, including a cargo theft crime task force. CargoNet hosts a national cargo theft…
Funding to Address Climate Change Impact on Agriculture
…through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), which is authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Each year, climate change poses uncertain and varied challenges for American farmers and producers…
CA Welcomes Farmers Market Proclamation
California welcomes proclamation of National Farmers Market Week in August by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Farmers Market in San Francisco, California Tom Vilsack recently signed…
McCarthy: House Will Consider GMO Labeling Bill This Week
…the Senate bill and a House bill passed last summer. The House adjourns Friday until September. Parts of this article are from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…