…While domestic demand is at a high point, prices have not been reflective of that success. Economists note that the softening of the international market is a primary factor for…
How to Propagate Spider Plant Babies
…It’s best to keep them on a high shelf or in a location where kids and children can’t jostle them. Placing the babies in a humid bathroom can help them…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
…highest in the world. It’s also known that fodder beets and their cousin sugar beets have very high nutritional value for dairy cattle, it’s been demonstrated in other locations,” said…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…access for high quality U.S. food and agricultural products to 127 million Japanese consumers. In the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, Japan has committed to provide substantial market access to American food…
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
…Canada, and would benefit restaurants by assuring availability of high-quality ingredients and affordable dining experiences made possible through trade with the neighboring countries. “Restaurants and farmers need each other, and…
Reasons to Consider Pressure Canning Meat
…the same, and you’ll have fully cooked meat when you open the jar. Some helpful tips to remember when canning meat: Always pick high-quality, chilled meat to can. Remove as…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…USDA Former Secretaries USMCA Letter. Background: USMCA will advance United States agricultural interests in two of the most important markets for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. This high-standard agreement builds…
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…temperatures stay above freezing. So a less expensive practice of overwintering bee colonies in cold storage is becoming popular. This new tool calculates the probability of a managed honey bee…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…year’s National Farm Safety & Health Week is “Shift Farm Safety into High Gear” as a reminder that it is everyone’s responsibility to prioritize safety on the farm and the…
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…Caucus. “I’ve been tasked with increasing awareness of Farm Bureaus in those four counties,” said Vinzant. “My plan is through community outreach, highlighting member resources, education that Farm Bureau provides,…
Addressing the Costs of Farm Protests
Farm protests involving environmental and animal rights groups cause significant concern for agricultural operations. One of the most recent high-profile incidents in California involved the arrest of nearly 100 protestors…
A Few Plants to Grow that Are Hard to Kill
…plant should be your plant of choice. It thrives in either low or high light. And, can handle extreme temperatures. Rabbit’s Ear Pinterest How about the Rabbit’s Ear? this is…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
…across the nation. The West and High Plains regions saw the largest jump in organic harvested field crop acres this year. Mercaris – based in Silver Spring, MD – is…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…farmers was highlighted in a recent AFBF report which showed that delinquency rates for commercial agricultural loans are at a six-year high. The report points to delinquency rates being above…