…region didn’t get a drop of rain in October. It wasn’t just field crops that were hurt. Some cattle farmers were forced to sell some of their herd because they…
Almond Board: Health Benefits of Almonds
…and statistical analysis and dissemination. As a Federal Marketing Order, it is important to note that the Board is not involved with and is expressly prohibited from setting field or…
National Alfalfa Checkoff Launches on January 1st
…of alfalfa seed. National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance President Beth Nelson says there’s a definite need for more research. “Alfalfa is the nation’s third most valuable field crop behind corn…
Agri View: Turkey Trend
Everett Griner talks about a new growing trend for turkey preparation in today’s Agri View. Turkey Trend Well it seems a bit early to really know, but Americans seem to…
Keep Holiday Food Safe with These Four Safety Steps
…Inspection Service has four food safety tips to ensure a healthy and safe holiday. Even on Holidays, Always Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety Clean hands before food preparation…
Women Earn Nearly Half of Ag Doctorates, Hold 23 Percent of Academic Post
…administrative positions in agricultural academia. They also hold fewer significant roles on the editorial boards of scholarly journals in their field, serve on relatively few agricultural industry boards and hold…
Almond Matters: Control Winter Weeds
…control weeds. Producers are well aware of the nuisance of weeds. Valent U.S.A. Manager of Field Development Pat Clay explains why weed control is so important when planning for the…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
…stated,” Nelsen adds, “that farming is easy when you are one thousand miles from the field and your plow is a pencil. I guess the White House believes more in…
Christmas Dogs
…field for tips and donations. It’s our most crowded day people come just to see the dogs work and it’s common for them to raise a good amount of money….
Research Shows Wind Turbines Impact on Field Crops
Wind turbines that often dot fields throughout the Midwest may benefit row crops, according to new research by Iowa State University. A climate researcher with the university says air turbulence…
Fair Practices Rules Protect Contract Farmers
…the Obama Administration and Secretary Vilsack for their commitment to moving these rules forward and for leveling the playing field for contract farmers. The Farmer Fair Practices Rules are basic…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…with cutting-edge imaging tools to rapidly assess field trials in wheat breeding programs and use aerial images to gather precise measurements of plant traits relating to yield and health. A…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…deliver to America’s farm and ranch families—and all Americans—a fair shake at what has been to date a decades old unfulfilled promise of free markets and a level playing field.”…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…As a Federal Marketing Order, it is important to note that the Board is not involved with and is expressly prohibited from setting field or market prices. The Board is…