…Western culture, such as grapes and pomegranates—the Garden of Eden was purportedly somewhere in the drylands of the Middle East, after all. Others are common garden plants that just happen…
Funding for Urban Ag Conservation
NACD, NRCS announce $2 million for urban ag conservation The National Association of Conservation Districts, in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, has awarded $2 million in grants to…
Ag Secretary Vilsack a Potential VP Candidate
…told NBC he’s happy to talk about all aspects of government. In his words, he told NBC to “bring it on.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Bureau Boot Camp
…of their comfort zones to address key agricultural topics,” Saylor said. “It is imperative that farmers and ranchers continue to be transparent about what we do to produce food,” she…
Avocado Growers Face Obstacles but Harvest More Fruit
…enough workers.” Leavens Ranches decided last year to participate in the federal H-2A agricultural guestworker program, and bought a small apartment building in the Santa Paula Valley to house employees…
Organic Symposium Proceedings Now Available
…live and may be viewed via the eOrganic YouTube channel. The event, which was co-sponsored by the Organic Farming Research Foundation and UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, covered…
First-Ever National Academy of Sciences Prize
…purposes of the prize, areas of science with applications to agriculture include plant and animal sciences, microbiology, nutrition and food science, soil science, entomology, veterinary medicine, and agricultural economics. Establishing…
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
…impact on agriculture and natural resources by damaging crops, agricultural equipment, and impacting wildlife. As an urban pest, IFA are a nuisance pest and can cause allergic reactions including rare…
Agri View: Labor Shortages
Everett Griner talks about farmers facing labor shortages in today’s Agri View. Labor Shortages From: American Farm Bureau Federation Agricultural Labor Reform FAQ’s About Agricultural Labor and Immigration Reform What…
U.S. Breweries Ride Labeling Wave
…The labeling move is “an effort to get in line with where consumers are,” said Craft Brew CEO Andy Thomas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
…their animals. For example, gestation crates are approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association as appropriate for pregnant sows. NPPC said banning sales of meat and eggs because of production…
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Deal Goes to A Vote
…cattle producers, sheep and goat producers, along with beef, pork, and poultry packers and processors. Global Affairs Canada also notes significant opportunities in agricultural machinery and livestock management technologies. Global…
Women-In-Ag Trade Mission to the Far East in September
…for starting or increasing sales in these markets. The trip also allows participants to understand the roles that women play in China’s agricultural industry. Hong Kong and Shanghai were picked…
Ag Groups Host Events at Party Conventions
…Philadelphia. Plate of the Union will have an event at each convention location a day before the farm groups hold theirs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….