…and the industry stating, “Consumers have become accustomed to year-round availability of fresh produce at an affordable price and imports from Mexico are a critical component of the solution for…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…and price (65%) continue to be the top two drivers of purchase decisions. Bridging the Gap Between Perception & Reality of Environmental Impacts in Chicken Production Misconceptions abound surrounding the…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…price manipulation. Taken together, these steps follow through on the Trump Administration’s commitment to responsible environmental protection that promotes energy independence, regulatory reform, and increasing the use of biofuels to…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…patterns. Colombians can now afford to base their purchasing decisions on the quality, variety, and convenience of products, and not entirely on price. This shift is creating opportunities to sell…
Lavender Oil Has Many Uses
…and reverse hair loss when the oil is massaged into the scalp. It also eliminates dandruff. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Marketing Assistance Loan Deadlines
…full payment. In circumstances where the county commodity price falls below the county loan rate, producers may repay loans at less than loan rate (principal) plus accrued interest and other…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…ranchers,” Johansson said, “and we appreciate this second round of assistance for those who have suffered loss of markets and crop value due to retaliatory tariffs.” Johansson noted the new…
Reviewing the State of the Dairy Economy
…also highlighted the progress that is being made on the Dairy Margin Coverage program and also expressed appreciation for USDA’s sense of urgency in getting the program implemented. Listen to…
High Protein Grain You Can Grow in Your Garden
…that it’s not as cheap as other grains. The higher cost is because it’s valued for its protein content, and the higher demand leads to an increased price. That’s why…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
…loss may be a good thing overall for the industry. “Like most successful farming industries, overproduction always ends up becoming a problem, and everybody wants everybody else to cut back…
Four-Alarm Fire Causes Major Damage to Blue Diamond Growers Facility
…kind of financial loss the company may be facing have not yet been made available. “Blue Diamond extends its deepest appreciation for the quick response of the first responders who…
Pilot Program for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Coming in June
…“Those goals ranged from greenhouse gas emissions to soil loss, to water usage, energy usage, soil carbon,” Burton noted. The industry also hopes to reduce the amount of land necessary…
Western Hemisphere Agriculture Leaders on Food Security and Ag Trade
…affirm our intent to allow farmers and ranchers access to the tools needed to: increase productivity; reduce food loss and waste; protect soil, water and biodiversity; and produce safe, nutritious,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-09-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the value of the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program,…