…management needs, such as the SmartIrrigation Cotton App which helps schedules irrigation on operations in Georgia and northern Florida. More than one hundred and forty users, including agricultural producers and…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…trade in: • Animals and animal products; • Fruits and vegetables; • Grains, feed, oilseeds and planting seeds; • Processed foods; • Sweeteners and sweetener products; and • Tobacco, cotton…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded more than $4.3 million to 48 American veterinarians to help repay a portion of their veterinary…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
…national championship game, finishing top-four in Heisman Trophy voting twice and twice being named to the All-SEC team. Drafted with the second overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft, Archie…
Almond Board: Spatial Mapping Data Uses
…This data will be used by the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) to support the acreage surveys and serve as a complimentary almond industry resource. The NASS acreage report, subjective…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
At least six farmers have left Humane Society advisory councils in the past year, including its newly formed National Agriculture Advisory Council. After forming 11 state councils, HSUS announced a…
Poultry Industry Injury Rate Remains Low
…In a joint response, the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association said the report was the result of the poultry industry focusing “its energies…
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
…test are underway on other herds that had direct contact with the infected animal. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says bovine TB has been subject to a mandatory national eradication…
No Interest Rate Hike, for Now
…two percent target. Some analysts speculate a move is more likely in December because the Fed was not interested in making a change less than a week before a national…
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….
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Pound Cake
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. Ag Net National Raisin For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “I offer my sincere congratulations to these recipients who have demonstrated that their ideas…
NPPC Joins Groups Urging Court To Nix WOTUS
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) joined dozens of other agricultural organizations, businesses and municipalities in asking a federal court to throw out a Clean Water Act rule that would…