Everett Griner talks about a few agriculture myths in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us how some of these myths come about. Agriculture Myths…
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…to build 297 miles, improve 66 miles of line and make other system improvements. The loan includes $1.4 million for smart grid projects. A smart grid includes technological enhancements such…
Perdue Statement on House Passage of Resilient Federal Forests Act
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017 (H.R. 2936) as an important step toward better management of…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…growing region as far as weather, climate, and soil.” Most of the pumpkins in California are grown for ornamental use, meaning for decorations and carving. Van Groningen says that is…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-2-17
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Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…organization that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the 1950’s, the Board dealt primarily with compliance issues and, accordingly, was…
Senators Urge FCC To Ensure Affordable Rural Broadband Access
A bipartisan group of senators is urging the FCC to ensure access to affordable broadband in rural communities. Led by Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts, the group penned a letter…
Cruz Outlines Hold on Northey Nomination, Wants RFS Meeting
…is planned. Cruz has placed a hold on Northey’s nomination as the Department of Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation. Eight other Senators are also seeking a compromise on…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support to develop local and self-reliant food systems, such as farm to table enterprises that bring…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-1-17
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Farm Bill Near Ready Status
…to be introduced early next year by the House Agriculture Committee. Meanwhile, the Senate Agriculture Committee is reportedly still in the early stages of drafting its version of the 2018…
Voting Begins for 2017 FSA County Committee Elections
Producers to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 6 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country for the 2017 Farm…
Data Integration Vital to the Farm of the Future
The Open Farm 2018 field day centered around the future of data integration and how to bridge the gap between the end users in agriculture and the developers of ag…
Farm City Tuesday, 10-31-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….