…experience with rural utilities, including expanding access to high-speed Internet, “will serve us well as we strive to increase prosperity across rural America.” Johnson serves as general manager and CEO…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Scholarships Now Available
…have a permanent residence in Sacramento County) who plan to pursue (or are currently pursuing) a post-secondary education. High school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores or juniors are eligible to…
Ag Lending and Interest Expense Increasing for Farmers
…at commercial banks. Because of high production costs, loans of $100,000 or more continue to make up more than 70 percent of loan volume. After declining through 2016, the average…
Second Snow Survey Yields Concerning Measurements
…showed very little snowpack after a significantly dry December and measured only three percent of the average. The weather forecast for much of California also shows warmer than average temperatures…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment
…incurred in pursuit of their veterinary medicine degrees in return for their service in certain high-priority veterinary shortage situations. Funding is made through NIFA’s Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP),…
CattleFax Predicts Large Supply and Strong Demand in 2018
CattleFax celebrated its 50th anniversary during the popular CattleFax Outlook Session at the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. CattleFax Senior Analyst Kevin Good highlighted the industry’s profitability…
Senator Says Trump Can’t Unilaterally Withdraw from NAFTA
…if carried through, “our economy and border will suffer great damage.” The President also received a letter from high ranking Senate Republicans before his State of the Union Address earlier…
Super Bowl Sunday Chicken Wings
…eat, chicken wings, and this year it’s predicted that fans will eat more 1.35 BILLION wings, an all time high, according to the National Chicken Council. That figure is up…
Red Meat Production Sets December Record
…52 billion pounds. That was three percent higher than the previous year. Additional packing capacity helped make 2017 a very good year for pork producers. Large export demand at home…
Agri View: Chill Hours and Peach Tree Production
…one geographic region to the next. But it has application wherever the fruit is grown. So, what it means is that a tree needs temperatures of 45 degrees or lower…
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
…ability to tolerate heat stress. Encountering high temperatures is the main factor limiting where and when broccoli is grown. One cup of broccoli provides more than 100 percent of our…
USDA Helped Improve Essential Services for 7 Million Rural Residents in 2017
…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 rd.usda.gov….
How to Build Your Own Tomato Cages
…off the ground and save space in your garden. Wire cages are your best bang for your buck, ideally five foot high with six inch squares. Cut a 3 foot…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects
…USDA will be working with local partners in high-risk project areas to control invasive species, install fire breaks and implement other targeted forest management practices to help mitigate the risk…