Cathy Isom tells us about a day dedicated to lovers of the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage. Beer. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. National Beer Lover’s…
China Plans to Dramatically Increase Soybean Acres
China is the world’s top soybean importer, but they’re taking steps to reverse that trend. Agri Money dot Com reports that China plans to massively increase its oilseed production over…
Soybean Use Exceeded USDA Expectations
…Illinois Ag Economist Darrell Good said available data is showing soybean consumption exceeding the 3.889 billion bushel forecast in the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report. Good reports…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
U.S. EPA awards more than $1.6 million in environmental research fellowships to 13 students in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $1.6 million…
World Dairy Expo® Announces Special 50th Anniversary Events
World Dairy Expo (WDE) is excited to announce special events taking place during its 50th Anniversary show, Celebrate50!, October 4th through the 8th. Expo invites all attendees and exhibitors to…
Island Coffee Crop Acreage Down
…the drop in acreage. The coffee berry borer is a native of Central Africa, but is now found throughout nearly all coffee-producing countries in the world. There are some good…
Smithfield Foods Donations Help Louisiana Flood Victims
…the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Nathan’s…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
Everett Griner talks about progress on all levels of ag technology is vital in today’s Agri View. More Ag Technology Just mention the word technology in agriculture and you think…
Agri View: Cotton Problem
Everett Griner talks about the boll weevil is not the only problem for the cotton producer in today’s Agri View. Agri View: Cotton Problem The U.S. cotton crop is forecast…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
Wheat industry groups welcomed Japan’s announcement to end the temporary ban of U.S. white wheat exports. Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced imports resumed Thursday, with the purchase of 58,000 metric…
Agri View: Drone Rules
…level (AGL) or, if higher than 400 feet AGL, remain within 400 feet of a structure. Minimum weather visibility of 3 miles from control station. Operations in Class B, C,…
Animal Welfare Expert Temple Grandin to Speak at Fresno State
Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned animal welfare expert, will speak from 10:45 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 9, at the Fresno State Satellite Student Union (5241 N. Maple Ave.). Her…
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Agrium Agrium Confirms Discussions With PotashCorp Regarding Potential Merger of Equals Agrium Inc. (TSX: AGU) (NYSE: AGU) confirmed that it is in…
Low Wheat Price Support Needed in New Farm Bill
…Low wheat prices are causing a dilemma for elevator operators that have too much wheat and not enough storage. The ag economy struggles are exacerbated by threats to cut vital…