…located in Canada—and that it would work with local farms “to build a supply of Alberta beef that meets their criteria.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Sales of Precision Farm Services Expected to Slow
…their business. The survey shows just one in 10 dealers are projecting revenue increases of over eight percent for this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Grains Council Promoting U.S. Sorghum in Peru for Export
…Cordero hopes that current prices and changing weather patterns in Argentina and Brazil will lead buyers in Peru to consider U.S. sorghum as a first choice. From the National Association…
Port Workers Agree to Discuss Contract Extension
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates last week voted to discuss a contract extension with the Pacific Maritime Association. Pro Farmer reports an extension would spare shippers the prospect…
Farm Bureau Asks USDA for Emergency Dairy Assistance
…Duvall asked USDA to buy additional dairy products to be used in USDA’s nutrition programs and for donations to food banks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Forecasts Record-High Corn and Soybean Production in 2016
Both U.S. corn and soybean growers are expected to harvest record-high crops this year, according to the Crop Production report issued by the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service….
Pear Growers Say Supply, Demand Have Equalized
…contributed to the lower yields. The lighter crop has processors and packers competing for the fruit, boosting prices to growers. Zanobini noted canneries are paying 3 percent more than last…
Table Olive Forecast for 2016
The 2016 California table olive forecast is 65,000 tons, down 17 percent from last year’s crop of 78,000 tons, according to a survey conducted by the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics…
Funding to Train the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…Applicants should propose training projects to support graduate fellowships in one of the eight targeted expertise shortage areas: animal production; plant production; forest resources; agricultural educators and communicators; agricultural management…
California’s Agricultural Vision – Help Shape the Future
Nearly eight years ago, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture began a strategic planning process for the state’s agriculture and food system that ultimately led to California Agricultural…
Midwest Ag Credit Conditions Deteriorating
…Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions released Thursday. Nearly 75 percent of bankers within the seven-state 10th District of the Federal Reserve Bank in the Midwest reported farm income was less…
Connecting With Farmers
…or more farm vendors selling agricultural products directly to customers at a common, recurrent physical location. Maintained by the Agricultural Marketing Service, the Directory is designed to provide customers with…
USDA to Approve Non-Browning GM Apple Variety
…said the variety “will help extend the usefulness” of the apple, adding the apple is proven safe and will help reduce food waste. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Cargill Full Year Earnings Down 11 Percent
…the company has already made many changes and is “seeing improved results.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Cargill Cargill reports fiscal 2016 fourth-quarter and full-year…