…season. Those include warmer-than-average temperatures over western and central Canada, and over the western and northern United States. Wetter-than-average conditions are likely over portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast and…
Presidents Who Farmed
…before he became President, George W. Bush – bought Prairie Chapel Ranch in Texas, which was often referred to as the “Western White House.” He still owns the ranch today….
Agri View: Weather Damage
…“When combined with snow, the winds were strong enough to create dangerous blizzard conditions.” (MORE: Goliath: The Deadliest U.S. Storm System of 2015) Executive director of the Texas Association of…
Fresh Express $500,000 for Safety Research Campaign
…fundraising efforts. Contribution of $1,000,000+ Produce Marketing Association * Taylor Farms * Contribution of $500,000 – $999,999 Washington State Tree Fruit Association California Fresh Fruit Association Dole Fresh Express, Incorporated…
Ethanol Committee Visits California’s Low Carbon Economy
…Adsit and Cal Dalton of Wisconsin; Ken Parrent of Indiana Corn Growers Association; Bradley Schad of Missouri Corn Growers Association and NCGA staff Jessica Bennett, Beth Elliott and Mel Gibson….
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
…the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. For more information on registration, housing and the…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…America’s agricultural and natural resources by being aware of invasive pests and the damage they cause. APHIS created the Hungry Pests public outreach program to empower Americans with the knowledge…
NCBA Continues to Express Concerns with Market Volatility
After hearing concerns from membership nationwide, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has instituted a working group with the CME Group to address volatility in the cattle markets. Working together as…
CornPAC Launches Website, Preps for Auction in New Orleans
CornPAC, the political action committee of the National Corn Growers Association, has launched a new website in advance of its annual auction fundraiser at Commodity Classic. Through the new website,…
California Winegrape Crush Down from 2014
Winegrape crush down 5 percent The California Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual Preliminary Grape Crush Report, summarizing the size and value of the 2015 California grape crush. Allied Grape…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…now work to help move this package through the Senate, hopefully as part of a Western Water Bill, and then seek House supporters. “More good ideas could materialize and we’re…
Fresno State President, Faculty and Students Participate in World Ag Expo
Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro and Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology faculty, staff and students will be involved in multiple activities Thursday, Feb. 11, at the World…
Ron Craft to Lead National Cotton Ginners Association
The Memphis-based National Cotton Ginners Association (NCGA) elected its 2016 officers on February 5 during its annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. The new slate is: president – Ron Craft, Plains,…
‘My Job Depends on Ag’ at the World Ag Expo
…stories, images and more, directly from the farmers, ranchers and other agricultural support businesses, whose daily lives – and livelihoods – are affected every day by agriculture in this country….