…a deciduous tree growing to 5–10 m tall, belonging to the subfamily Prunoideae of the family Rosaceae. It is classified with the almond in the subgenus Amygdalus within the genus…
Specialty Crop Research Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American farmers growing fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture…
Russia and Japan Meet to Talk Exports
…being prepared now by government officials, and those facilities are ready to host an inspection mission from Japan, according to Russia. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Bureau Urges Support for Education
Farm Bureau Urges Support for Legislation to Strengthen Technical Education The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging lawmakers to support the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century…
Renewable Fuels Question Credit Spike
…memorandum of understanding regarding RINs, under which the CFTC agreed to help EPA conduct investigations into possible fraud and market abuse. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Limit and Cut Production Cost
Rabobank Advising Farmers to Limit and Cut Production Cost Amid a third year of negative margins, farmers need to cut production costs to maintain access to capital, according to a…
Vermont Stops GMO Label Enforcement
…to complete the rulemaking process but has not ruled out rushing the process through the final months of the Obama administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Western View: Visit Parkfield
…built the restaurant and began rebuilding the town. The rest, as they say is history. It became a family venture, and the family did their part to not only restore…
Atrazine Report Ignores Science
…on science, and the science is pretty clear. Atrazine is one of the safest and most effective crop management tools farmers have in their toolboxes. It’s also one of the…
A GMO “Buycott”
…calls for a boycott of members of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, which helped to fund opposition to mandatory state labeling laws. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Governors Strongly Support TPP
…Farm Progress Dot Com says governors at the meeting called attacks on TPP “misguided,” citing attacks from members of Congress as well as the presidential candidates in the upcoming election….
Ag Outlook Strengthens
…that expect tough financial times in agriculture over the next five years dropped to 40 percent, lower than in previous months. Producers also expect higher commodity prices and rising farmland…
McDonald’s Announces New Antibiotics Policy
…about eating, all the way from the farm to the restaurant table, and these moves are a way to help that happen.” McDonald’s has been working with its farmers for…
Cattlemen’s Association Disappointed in Brazil Announcement
…expected to resume within 90 days and the U.S. Cattlemen will be monitoring the situation and address revisions as trade begins. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….