…Bureau Federation has been working with the Department of Insurance over the past year to highlight the challenges facing the ag industry. “There is no silver bullet to our fire…
Oil Prices Reach 7 Year High, Gas Prices Surge
Oil prices reached a seven-year high last week, pushing fuel prices higher. The national average price of gas jumped 5.2 cents to $3.25 a gallon, and the price of diesel…
Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans
…best bet. Location is also key. Indoors is fine but the plant needs temperatures around 60°F and they like high humidity and bright, indirect sunlight. Do your best not to…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
…high-quality food, strengthen their businesses and contribute to national nutrition security.” Listen to the radio report below. NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education About the…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
The total value of agriculture exports may reach an all-time high in fiscal year 2022, October through September. USDA‘s Economic Research Service says higher shipments of major categories of commodities,…
Fall Favorites to Add Seasonal Color to Your Garden
…hold up well to freezing temperatures. Calibrachoa is another favorite annual flower known for its bright colors and low-maintenance care. While it is commonly thought of as a summer annual,…
What’s Left on the To-Do List for Gardens This Year
…start thinking about protecting roses before temperatures begin to chill. Be sure to cut them back and remove any part of the plant which looks diseased or appears to have…
West Coast Port Congestion Doesn’t Show Any Signs of Letting Up
…high of nine days, which is about 2.5 days longer than average wait times experienced in August. During an operational update, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, Gene…
Problems That Can ‘Pop’ Up When Growing Corn
…over-abundant, watering can cause issues like irregular temperatures, low pollination, and certain insect activity. But there are other problems, too. Such as diseases and pests. Corn kernels can germinate anywhere…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
…use of high-risk pesticides or decrease the impacts of pest management materials on public health and the environment. Project budgets can range between $50,000 to $3.75 million. Virtual information sessions…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…fundraising efforts is applied to scholarship opportunities for high schoolers involved in FFA who want to further their agricultural education. With the cancellation of last year’s golf tournament, Roberts said…
Health Bite: Best Meat to Eat on a Diet
…we’re discussing the best meat to eat while watching your diet. Moderate to high protein diets are often recommended for fat loss, for several reasons. Protein is satiating, therefore it…
White House Points to Meat Processors for High Consumer Prices
…Institute (NAMI) has also pointed out that labor is the primary driver of increased consumer prices. “American consumers of most goods and services are seeing higher costs, largely due to…
Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting Available to Industry Members
…be effective in areas where ACP has yet to be found, as well as areas of high infestation. If a dog detects the presence of ACP odor, a radius of…