…says that’s going to cost some money. “It’s extremely difficult to construct a strong enough safety net program for dairy while reducing federal spending,” he says. “There’s a high correlation…
Ag Groups Ask for Infrastructure Help
…infrastructure a high priority in fiscal 2018 allocations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Click Rural Letter to President Trump to…
Senate Told Action Needed to Address Dairy Safety Net
…order for our industry to be able to protect ourselves from the bad year that could arrive at any time, even in years where experts are predicting higher margins.” Foster…
Animal Health Market Forecasted to Reach $58 Billion by 2025
…growth. The system integration market is projected to witness high growth over the forecast period, owing to the recurrent need for open and distributed architectures across the globe. However, high…
CA Farmers Monitor Storms’ Impact on Crops, Water
…storms, including: • Almonds—The storms hit just as almond trees were blooming. Bees that pollinate almond blossoms don’t fly in the rain and prefer temperatures higher than 55 degrees. In…
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
…farm is located along Highway 70, said the affected region includes a number of processing, packing and fruit drying companies, such as Sunsweet, Pacific Coast Producers, Cal Fruit International and…
KIND CEO Pledges $25 Million for Nutrition Group
…to vilify fats – an act that would go on to directly inform the government’s dietary guidance, spur a surge of low-fat, high-sugar products, and ultimately, distort consumer perception of…
Influence of Income and Prices on Global Dietary Patterns by Country, Age, and Gender
…saturated fatty acids, high-sodium prepared and processed foods, and added sugars in food and nonalcoholic beverages, and (2) to increase the availability, affordability, and consumption of fruits, vegetables, and other…
Agri View: More Drought?
…high plains will all be included. Well I guess it is better to know from the start what your chances are. That way you will not be too disappointed. That’s…
High Fructose Corn Syrup Use Declining in U.S.
Domestic use of high fructose corn syrup continues to fall, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A recent report by the USDA Economic Research Service says use of the…
Kansas Senator Says Wheat, Sorghum Also Key Farm Bill Debate Commodities
…crisis in the High Plains.” Moran notes hard red winter wheat acres in Kansas are at the second lowest level in the past 100 years, reflecting the “economic reality currently…
Japan Open to Bilateral Trade Agreement with U.S.
…States to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two leaders agreed to launch high-level economic dialogue, including possibly discussing bilateral trade framework. U.S. President Trump prefers bilateral trade deals…
$1.7 Million to Support Research at Tribal Colleges and Universities
…date, the project has trained native scholars in the field and classroom, and has reached more than 40 native middle and high school students through outreach events. Another project through…
Seeds to Sow After the Frost and Snow
…going, but wonder if those seeds you want to put down can tolerate the colder temperatures, frost and snow? The best way to find out is by doing your homework…