…strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
…a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network supporting the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture and the nation’s rural economy. Valent U.S.A. develops and markets products that protect…
Sales from US Organic Farms up 72 Percent
…63 percent of U.S. organic farms reported selling products to wholesale markets. These sales accounted for 78 percent of U.S. organic farm sales. Wholesale markets, such as buyers for supermarkets,…
HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds Celebrates 50 Years of Research in France
…their markets and stay profitable in the process. [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/vegetable-specialty-crops/Florence Zakharov.MP3] Download Audio The worldwide research effort at HM.CLAUSE includes 900 people, organized into 50 research teams dedicated to 25 species…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…growth.” Richard Jenkins, an egg producer in San Joaquin County who markets conventional and specialty eggs, said while he is earning a higher price for his product, consumer demand for…
State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop
…the two regions are expected to produce approximately 170,000 tons of pears this year that will be sold in fresh and canned markets across the U.S. and around the globe….
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
…Marketing Almonds to encompass ABC’s established and emerging markets The Almond Conference is open for all to attend, and registration is complimentary. Simply visit www.AlmondConference.com and click on the ‘Register’…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…along with other regional producers at the 3rd annualFarm-to-Fork Festival in downtown Sacramento. With a bevy of local farmers’ markets and small farms, dozens of wineries and numerous top chefs,…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…is currently experiencing record high expenses. “Fresh vegetables increased 0.47 percent in value this year, led by garlic and fresh tomato markets. While livestock and poultry increased in value by…
Agri View: China Trade
Everett Griner talks about China now being the # 1 export market for the U.S. in today’s Agri View. China Trade…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…corn crop.” Lower demand for corn and soybeans, particularly in foreign markets, is helping to keep prices down, with the strength of the dollar crimping U.S. export capabilities, Karlin said….
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…visited offices of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA), research facilities at Colorado State University (CSU) and cattle-production operations in Colorado. Funding support for…
Farmer’s Markets Doing More Business in More Places
USDA has declared this week National Farmer’s Market Week. Cathy Isom tells us about the sales figures and the number of U.S. farmer’s markets on the rise. Farmer’s Markets…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing, and community facilities to…