…period is the best to purchase a pumpkin. According to Dave Horner of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. 90-percent of the pumpkins in the United States for fresh market are sold…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
…he threatened an HSUS staff member, adding that organization still has “around 50 farmers and ranchers” actively involved in agriculture councils. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poultry Industry Injury Rate Remains Low
…rate was 22.7, that the industry says demonstrates “the enormous progress the industry has made in improving safety for its workforce.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Monsanto Shareholders to Vote on Bayer Acquisition
…next three years. The special meeting of shareowners next month will be held at Monsanto global R&D headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Investigating Bovine Tuberculosis
…the disease, CFIA said, and the finding of the lone slaughter cow in the U.S. does not affect Canada’s current status. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
No Interest Rate Hike, for Now
…progress.” One analyst said the comments mean: “You are still pointing to a December hike, they just didn’t pre-commit to it.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Obama Administration Pushing for TPP during Lame-Duck
…campaign trail. The agreement represents a significant boost for agriculture exports and income if passed and implemented by all member countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
…to use (the labs’) services more,” he said. “I think they’re reasonably priced with good turnaround.” With so many ongoing issues confronting agriculture, Daley acknowledged that farmers may not regularly…
Looking for ‘Natural Enemies’ in Asia to Control Invasive Plants
By Sharon Durham USDA Agriculture Research Service A caterpillar, Lygomusotima stria, on a Lygodium microphyllum leaf in Singapore. (Image courtesy of USDA/ARS) This June, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) ecologist Melissa…
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…Ohio Farm Bureau/Boy Scout – Agriculture and Natural Resource Merit Badge Day, Jefferson Benefit in the Barn, Symphony on the Farm, Delaware Ag Facts Ads, Medina Texas Responding to Livestock…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…multiple USDA agencies including NIFA, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Agricultural Research Service, Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service and U.S. Forest Service. Examples of projects that…
Pumpkin Storage
…have a pumpkin variety that can be baked or pureed to use as a filling for a homemade pumpkin pie or a soup. USDA’s Marketing Service spokesperson Dave Horner says…
Cash Rents Still Went Up This Year
The National Ag Statistics Service said cash rents dropped six percent around the U.S. compared to last year. Cash rental rates hadn’t dropped since 2007. However, an Ag Web Dot…
Calls for New Relief Provisions in Next Farm Bill
…Service Agency operating loans, and they’d like to see disaster relief loans be more affordable for producers in times of crisis. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….