…practicable. “The school lunch laws were designed to ensure all school-age children have access to high quality, nutritious food products, like those grown and produced by U.S. farmers and ranchers….
Grains Council Encourages Focus On Expanding Ag Exports
…by customers who rely on the United States for a reliable supply of high-quality commodities and food products. Sales overseas are a bright spot in an otherwise tough ag economy…
Rural America at a Glance
by Lorin Kusmin, USDA Economic Research Service USDA has released the Rural America at a Glance, 2016 Edition. This report highlights the most recent indicators of social and economic conditions…
Pistachio Crop Blows Past Record Estimates
…a big crop was a possibility. “We knew that if all the conditions were right, that we were going to have an on-year or a high crop this year,” Matoian…
National Pickle Day
…in calories and a good source of vitamin K, though they can be high in sodium. When served on a stick at festivals, fairs or carnivals, pickles are sometimes known…
NASCAR Will Surpass 10 Million Miles on Biofuel
…in Florida back in 2011. “As we approach 10 million miles, it’s evident that the renewable, higher ethanol blended fuel performs flawlessly against rigorous racing conditions,” said Brent Dewar, Chief…
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
…growers depend on export markets like those in South Asia and Latin America that are growing, but highly competitive,” said NAWG President Gordon Stoner, a wheat farmer from Outlook, Mont….
Ranchers see Better Pastures, Tough Markets
…get.” In Tehama County, rancher Bert Owens described his range conditions as “outstanding,” noting that recent precipitation coupled with mild temperatures and days of sunshine had native grasses “flying out…
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…often lacking, ultimately presenting a high barrier to entering agricultural jobs and further marginalizing these veterans. Agriculture is not directly supported by Veterans Affairs – veterans cannot use education funds…
Bird Flu Discovered in European Union
…farm. The Netherlands is especially concerned as their 100 million hens, pigs, cows, and sheep are all packed in tightly on high intensity farms. The close proximity of farms and…
Global Food Prices Continue to Rise
…Farmer’s First Thing Today Report says the index is 9 percent higher than a year ago and has climbed every month except for a brief tumble in July. The FAO…
A Foundation for the Future of BLM’s Renewable Energy Program
…energy development. Notably, the rule: Supports development in areas with the highest generation potential and fewest resource conflicts through financial incentives, awarding leases through competitive processes and streamlining the leasing…
Motor Fuel Choices
…gas stations pay the high costs of putting in new storage tanks and new blender pumps for the higher ethanol fuels. Just recently at a station in Virginia… this station…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Dairy Prices
…year. He feels U.S. markets are in a good position to improve, although there may be a cap on how high it can go because of global factors that impact…