…Governor and serve at his pleasure. They are supposed to consider all viewpoints when making their decisions. In the past, they seem to favor fish over farm and food; the…
Turkey Growers Seeking to Close Gap with Consumers
…a cartoon animated tom turkey suggesting the “exaggerated myths” that consumers are often subjected to about how their food is raised. The videos are formatted for social media and available…
New U.K. Trade Commissioner to Focus on North America
…as soon as the U.K. is ready. Meanwhile, in 2014, the U.K. was reported to rely on the EU for 27 percent of its food imports. From the National Association…
Rural Mainstreet Index Declines
…say they are concerned about trade, specifically the North American Free Trade Agreement, and the continued low commodity prices impacting farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Healthy Eating
…recommended level. Five cups of anything seems like a lot of food for 2 meals. But, we are thinking about your health here. So, even if you don’t meet the…
AFIA Calls FDA to Streamline Animal Feed Regulations
…or do nothing to enhance the safety of America’s animal food supply at the great expense of small and large animal food manufacturers. AFIA submitted formal comments to the agency…
Farmers National Company Reports Increase in Land Listings, Price
…in listings. Experts say the industry is experiencing a post-harvest bump in land prices in most grain producing areas, meaning that with above average crop yields in most locations, farmer…
ADM, Bungee Talks Advancing
…would face stiff regulatory scrutiny and likely opposition from U.S. farmers who fear the move could hurt grain prices. As of Friday, Bunge had a market value of about $11…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Scholarships Now Available
…offer scholarships to deserving students who are pursuing college degrees or careers in technical fields that are related to agriculture or food production or preparation. This financial award is based…
More Safety Tips for Super Bowl Food
…periods of time. Be sure and follow these food safety rules, so there won’t be any penalties. Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Bring in extra ice and…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of funding to help eligible veterinarians offset a significant portion of the debt…
CattleFax Predicts Large Supply and Strong Demand in 2018
…corn prices in 2018-19 marketing year with no significant changes anticipated in acreage or demand. Futures corn prices are projected to range from $3.25 to $3.95 per bushel as supplies…
Keep Your Super Bowl Food Safe
Having good food to eat is a must for a good party. Cathy Isom has 4 important tips about how to keep your Super Bowl food both safe and delicious…
Agri View: Banner Pecan Nut Year
…growth of the pecan industry is-exports-80 million pounds. This applies to the whole region from New Mexico to Georgia. The pecans are now on the Health Food list. This is…