…high school proms, graduations and basketball tournaments. USA Today says the Corn Palace is one of the top 10 places in America for high school basketball. This structure was built…
Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest
…before the temperatures really plummet. Winter gardens need to be heavily composed of cruciferous vegetables, such as bok choy, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Root vegetables, like carrots, beets,…
Agri View: Scholarships for Agriculture Students
…the poorest educated of all industries. Many had less than a high school diploma. I don’t know if this is a fact. The University of California is now providing scholarships…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…higher tariffs could cost major U.S. fruit and nut industries $2.64 billion per year in exports to countries imposing the higher tariffs, and as much as $3.34 billion by reducing…
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Offers Startup Funds for Entrepreneurs
…“Starting a business takes faith, courage and creativity, but rural entrepreneurs face added challenges including limited access to broadband, high transportation costs and a lack of access to business networks….
Agri View: Domestic Grapes Still in Demand
Everett Griner talks about domestic grapes high in demand in today’s Agri View. Domestic Grapes Still in Demand You know, grapes are one of our smallest crops. If it were…
Celebrating National Filet Mignon Day
…portions, grilled and then served as is. The usual method for cooking the filet mignon is to cook it on high heat by either grilling, pan frying, broiling or roasting….
Growing Meyer Lemon Trees Indoors
…if that isn’t possible. Ideal temperatures are in the 50 to 80-degree range, though the tree may survive a short spell of borderline freezing temperatures. It will need good, quality…
New Record for American Farmland Values
…making it the fifth most valuable in the country. After two years of stagnation, American cropland values grew by 1 percent from last year back to a previous high of…
Farm Futures Releases Crop Production Survey
…exports. While growers aren’t expecting record yields, the survey shows that this year’s soybean crop could still possibly be a record high. The survey puts average soybean yields at 49.8…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
…This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov….
NCGA Welcomes Administration Support for High Octane Fuels
…High Octane Low Carbon Alliance, the NCGA advocates for the benefits of high octane fuels. In the months ahead, NCGA will provide comments to the EPA and DOT, focusing in…
Drought Monitor Shows Continued Dryness
…winter and evidence of corn being chopped for silage is seen. Little relief is expected for the Midwest, but the Drought Monitor does suggest that over the next week, temperatures…
People are Eating More Chicken
…to a recent survey commissioned by the National Chicken Council. According to the survey, chicken consumption in the United States remains high, and consumers are hungry for more information about…