…topics. Her work has appeared in Hobby Farms, Modern Farmer, E: The Environmental Magazine, National Geographic Traveler, Hemispheres and Entrepreneur among others. When she’s not writing, she tosses balls for…
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…also garnered the attention of international export trading firms including CAS InterGlobal, Ichiban Kan, Leron Trading, Paramount Export Company and more. Both international and domestic buyers also toured grower and…
Oregon State Fair to Feature Prize Winning Marijuana Plants
…will see prize-winning marijuana plants, according to the Oregonian Newspaper. The Oregon Cannabis Business Council, which sponsors the marijuana exhibit, says nine plants will be displayed in a greenhouse that…
Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings
…sales increased nine percent on the year to $4.1 billion in June, topping the six percent demand growth for total spirits. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Rural for Hillary Group Forms at DNC
…are volunteers and include Pam Johnson, former president of the National Corn Growers Association. Other organizers include volunteer Vicki Hicks, and Trevor Dean, a former National Farmers Union and Sen….
Dollar General Buys Walmart Express Locations
…Indianapolis – Circa June 2016: Dollar General Retail Location. Dollar General is a Small-Box Discount Retailer V . Photo by jetcityimage2/DepositPhotos From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Pig Prices Reaching Near Record Levels amid Flooding
…Analysts say domestic pig prices in China surged 51 percent already this year, and Imports will surge at least 30 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Anti-GMO Labeling Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures
…The legislations preempts state labeling laws, such as the Vermont law, and mandate’s GMO disclosure through on-package labeling or smart labels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Changing Weather
…long-term effects of global climate change in the United States are as follows, according to the Third National Climate Assessment Report: Change will continue through this century and beyond Global…
Effects of Agricultural Conservation
USDA Begins Second Year of National Project to Quantify Effects of Agricultural Conservation The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service is contacting 25,000 farmers and ranchers now…
$1 Billion Ag Fund
…driving the investment. The end products for export to China are likely to include high-protein health supplements, tonics, pills and sports drinks, as well as vitamins. From the National Association…
Vilsack Happy with Clinton VP Pick
…the Clinton campaign. In an exclusive interview with The Hagstrom Report at the Democratic National Convention, Vilsack says he will be “happy to do whatever” the Clinton campaign asks. Vilsack…
U.S. Wheat Competitive Advantages
…decision. A spokesperson for U.S. Wheat Associates says the tour provides “first-hand experience will help increase their confidence in U.S. wheat.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Organic Livestock Rule Concern
…House Agriculture Committees sent a letter requesting an extended public comment period. USDA granted an additional 30 days on June 7th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….