…and at least 20 percent of the mixed conifer type, which is pine and fir,” said Steve Brink, California Forestry Association vice president of public resources. “By the end of…
World Health Organization to Endorse Meatless Mondays
…School of Public Health Dean and 2012 World Health Summit president, called the Meatless Monday movement “an important public health campaign.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.N. Official Says Lower Food Prices Threaten Anti-Hunger Efforts
…grains are retreating, prices for dairy, oils and sugar are increasing. The FOA will release the September Food Price Index Thursday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EU Resumes Dow-DuPont Merger Investigation
…European Commission is examining the potential merger on concerns the combination may reduce competition in crop protection, seeds and certain petrochemicals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Economy Barometer Shows Slight Improvement
…agricultural producers monthly. A rating below 100 is negative, while a rating above 100 indicates positive sentiment regarding the agriculture industry. Organizers say the data shows producers are pessimistic about…
Biobased Industry Contributes Billions to U.S. Economy
…and four million jobs to the U.S. economy. Vilsack announced the report Monday at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
HSUS Lawsuit on Regulating CAFO Emissions Dismissed
…says the studies were blocked by activist groups that filed the lawsuit. HSUS indicated it would re-file the lawsuit after providing the 180 days’ notice. From the National Association of…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…(September 2016) 37 USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service mid-90s. Rainfall was very sporadic across the citrus growing region. Five of eighteen monitored stations had well above average rainfall, at over…
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
Net Income for Top 100 Co-ops Rose by 14 Percent Net income for the nation’s agricultural cooperatives soared by 14 percent last year, according to data released today by the…
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…canola. In the upcoming months, payments will be announced after marketing year average prices are published by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service for the remaining covered commodities. These include long…
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…of agricultural producers through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). “USDA is committed to supporting the next generation of farmers and ranchers, and we know that they have…
National Farm to School Month
…processors and manufacturers, benefit from the relationship with school districts. USDA is committed to bringing more local food into school meals, promoting healthy eating habits and expanding markets for American…
Most Consumers Say They Lack Access to Information about Food
…research says consumers want fair and honest information. CFI also found that third-party verification is important, particularly when it comes to animal well-being and food safety. From the National Association…
Banking Group Supports Bill Offering Tax Relief for Rural Lending
…Act would support farmers, ranchers and rural homeowners by providing tax relief for agricultural and rural residential lending. The bill was introduced by U.S. House Member Lynn Jenkins, a Republican…