…of Amazon.com and AmazonFresh). Also in Phoenix, the PMA Foundation for Industry Talent Board of Directors approved an “invest to grow” budget to implement its interim strategic plan. The new…
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
…receive hands-on training by experts from across the U.S. The training includes critical skills needed by beginning farmers and ranchers, including business plan writing, financial planning, and leadership development. The…
Almond Tools Eliminating Pest Resistance
…put a whole plan together, that is what we call integrated pest management,” Haviland says. “You’re not relying on one method, but using every tool available in the best way…
Haynet
…is just a good way for them to take advantage of a free public service offered by the farm service agency in addition to the other safety net programs that…
USDA Continuing to Study Request by Cotton Industry
USDA officials are continuing to study the request by the cotton industry to make cottonseed eligible for USDA safety net programs such as ARC and PLC. Gary Crawford has the…
Agri View: Cost of Food
…and doesn’t plan to do it again any time soon. “I feel like we’re going to try to weather the storm,” she said. “Sometimes prices do come back down, and…
Agri View: Eat Healthy
…tips and materials from USDA to help you make choices that are not only healthy but also economical. The 3 P’s ― Plan, Purchase, and Prepare Food on a Budget…
21 Groundwater Basins Identified as Critically Overdrafted
…plan or coordinated groundwater sustainability plans two years earlier than the other high- and medium-priority basins. This is not the first time DWR has identified basins in critical overdraft. Working…
Pet Emergency Plan
The plan for your pet in case of a major weather emergency. Cathy Isom has more. This Land of Ours – Pet Emergency Plan In the event of a major…
Agri View: GMO Questions
…the new gene) Codex also developed three Guidelines: Guideline for the conduct of food safety assessment of foods derived from recombinant-DNA plants Guideline for the conduct of food safety assessment…
Almond Board: GAPs for Food Safety
The Almond Board is helping the industry with new regulations for the Food Safety Modernization Act, and Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs. Sabrina Hill has more. GAPs for Food Safety…
FFA Jackets Awarded to Students by County Farm Bureau
…jacket to wear at the various FFA events and activities they plan to take part in during their high school career,” says TCFB President Joey Airoso. Students will be recognized…
USDA Investments Make Big Impact for Rural America in 2015
…helped more than 1 million rural residents buy homes; funded nearly 7,000 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities; financed 180,000 miles of new and improved…
The Western View: Sagebrush Rebellion, Act 2
…last weekend to demonstrate against Ammon Bundy and the militia. Additional protests are planned this week, to show support for federally managed public lands. Candy Anderson of Walla Walla, Washington,…