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Retail Market Mushroom Farm
…with a mushroom farm. In a glowing box with lights, the mini farm features three different kinds of oyster mushrooms — yellow, blue and pink. The mushrooms are first grown…
Community Bankers Announce Farm Bill Recommendations
…them. “A new farm bill provides a multi-year framework for farmers and their community bank lenders to engage in longer-term business planning,” Fine says. “It also offers an essential portfolio…
USDA: No Consolidation in Cow-Calf Operations for Five Years
…on farms. Each farm family can more effectively manage larger herds and flocks. Back in 1987, the average beef cow herd was 89 cows. Also back then, the midpoint dairy…
Cargill Installs Controlled Atmosphere “Stunning” System in Canada Operation
…to do.” Cargill says it’s made more than $900 million in investments to its North American protein business in recent years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Says Democrats Wrong to Oppose SNAP Changes
…the poverty level, or they decide not to work at least 20 hours a week or enroll in a training program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-29-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Lighthizer Hopeful of New NAFTA Deal
…agricultural topics advanced, including sanitary and phytosanitary measures. However, the American Farm Bureau Federation reported there was much work left to be done on market access, referring to the U.S.-Canada…
KORUS Agreement a Relief to Agriculture
…U.S. and allow more imports of U.S. autos. The U.S. agreed to exempt South Korea from Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Crop Protection Groups Announce Data Transparency
…supports a “continuing conversation” with the public on safety issues and the “continued transparency” of pesticide safety data around the world. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers for America – a Movie About the Present and the Future
…it poses some essential questions. Who will our farmers be? How can we support new and beginning farmers? It was an honor to meet Graham and two California farmers in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-28-18
…Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Several California crops were named by China to be targeted in trade retaliation the lack of Farm Bill progress is frustrating some leaders….
Almond Matters: Celebrating Women in Agriculture
…rise of women in leadership roles within companies, or within their own family farm.” Holtermann grew up farming almonds with her father and uncle while also participating in several agricultural…
Trade Coalition Launches Effort Against U.S. Tariffs
…for the project, Casey Guernsey, says the effort will help farmers and ranchers “communicate with one voice” to the Trump administration that “rural and farming communities must be heard.” The…