…Cuba isn’t the only country that is on the screen. So, we’ll see, won’t we? That’s Agri View for today, I’m Everett Griner. From: Council on Foreign Relations U.S.-Cuba Relations…
Farmers Market Week
This year marks the 17th annual National Farmers Market Week. Cathy Isom tells us about the week-long celebration of a popular and tasty outdoor event. That’s coming up on This…
Going Against the Ancient Grain
…common foods like chia seed, black barley and flax. The Whole Grains Council says there isn’t a true definition for the term “ancient grain” as all of them have long…
California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy
…at UC Davis. The report shows growth of 17% in statewide impact (from $49.2 to $57.6 billion) and 19% in national impact (from $96.0 to $114.1 billion) in the past…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…National Black Farmers Association — a community organization founded in the 1990s with a mission to break down barriers to USDA programs. In February, I traveled to Moncks Corner, South…
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
…between Cheryl Mills, Clinton’s chief of staff at the State Department, and Tom Nides, Clinton’s deputy secretary of state for management. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
McDonald’s Completes Move Away from Antibiotics in Chicken
…and “satisfy increasingly conscientious customers,” according to the Wall Street Journal. The change will affect 50 percent of the restaurant’s menu. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower
…percent last month to a reading of 161.9. The modest decline in July followed five consecutive monthly increases, and was largely caused by drops in international prices of grains and…
Farm Credit System Loan Volume Up
…quarter of 2016. The Farm Credit report contributes the figures to positive second quarter results driven by an increased loan volume. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Clemson Research Could Lead to Space Farming
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Video from: Freight Farms The Leafy Green Machine, is a complete hydroponic growing system capable of producing a variety of lettuces, herbs…
USDA Announces Assistance for Dairy Farmers
…understand the nation’s dairy producers are experiencing challenges due to market conditions.” The payment rate for May/June 2016 will be the largest since the program began in 2014. The national…
California Citrus Acreage
The Pacific Regional Office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts an acreage survey of California citrus growers as funding is available. The purpose of this survey is…
Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers
…MPP-Dairy payments are triggered when the national average margin (the difference between the price of milk and the cost of feed) falls below a level of coverage selected by the…
National Peach Month
…the summer, the peach. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. National Peach Month From: Gone-ta-pott Origin of this Holiday? Proclamation 4947 — National Peach Month, 1982 In recognition…