…company sends the vegetables all over the United States and into Canada; others find their way onto cruise ships sailing out of Florida. Harreld said her company has been able…
Western View: Feds Easing Growing Restrictions on Marijuana
…in California would be big business, and is projected to dwarf revenues from states that already have legalized markets. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
National Farmer’s Day
…percent of U.S. farms are operated by families – individuals, family partnerships or family corporations.There are some cities and towns across the United States that have their own versions of…
No Reason to ‘Bee’ Worried
…shows that in 2015, there were 2.66 million commercial honey-producing bee colonies in the United States. That is down slightly from the 2.74 million colonies in 2014, which represented a…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…are replaced by unfamiliar ones. “To avoid such severe consequences,” said Castaneda, “the United States must aggressively oppose the carving up of markets and refuse to bestow monopolies on a…
India, Pakistan Tensions could send Cotton Trade Business to U.S.
A territory dispute between India and Pakistan could mean increased cotton trade for the United States. Pro Farmer’s Frist Thing Today reports that the dispute over Kashmir has basically stopped…
Russia Declared a Grain Superpower
…are coming mostly at the expense of the United States, which has seen its share of the wheat market steadily moving lower in recent years. From the National Association of…
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
…date, the United States has not been able to fill the demand due to lack of approvals of some biotech products used by U.S. farmers. However, the Grains Council says…
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
…is unwilling to remove tariffs on beef, poultry and pork. The EU has indicated it would allow some market access for “sensitive” products, including meat if the United States agrees…
American Egg Board Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
For the first time, the American Egg Board (AEB) is taking part in the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Annual Convention, sponsoring a Latino egg-inspired breakfast during the…
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
…are, frankly, happy with the disruption,” because “there is no need to import jasmine rice from more than 11,000 miles away when we grow it in the United States.” For…
Cargill Announces Non-GMO Project Verified Ingredients
…products in the United States. Their distinctive trademark is the most recognized symbol for non-GMO products in the country.” Collaboration with Cargill, one of the largest food companies in the…
Food Price Index Up in September
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Food Price Index is a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities. It consists…
States Recruiting California Dairies Again
Another state is recruiting California dairies again trying to increase their numbers in the industry to help support their systems. One of the hundreds of exhibits at the World Dairy…