…from such retaliation and market distortions have impacted a host of U.S. commodities. High tariffs disrupt normal marketing patterns, raising costs by forcing commodities to find new markets. Additionally, American…
Raising Royal Palm Turkeys for Meat or for Show?
…turkey at fairs or poultry shows would definitely want to look into the Royal Palm. If you are exhibiting Royal Palm turkeys, maintain high biosecurity and quarantine practices to avoid…
Perfect Turkey for Small Scale Farming
…inches off the ground because heavy birds can develop leg problems by hopping off high places. Beltsville Small White Turkeys are not specifically susceptible to any health issues. However, Blackhead…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…Maricarmen Frias Prieto, Salinas, Everett Alvarez High School Fernando Hernandez, Lamont, Mira Monte High School Trevor Kammerer, Fresno, Clovis North High School Four-Year University Scholarship Recipient / $2,000 each Paola…
CBB Executives Detail Recent Beef Leadership Trip to Taiwan and Japan
…they learned numerous facts about the country’s meat consumption. “While Japan has always consumed large amounts of seafood, higher prices are causing seafood consumption to decline,” Brackett said. “Beef has…
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
…in Washington, D.C. “In California, planting started a little behind schedule due to rain and cooler spring temperatures. Weather conditions in May slowed crop progress and led to concerns of…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…of testing. Three of the new types, Moxie, Royal Royce, and Valiant are suited for warmer temperatures during the summer months. The other two, Victor and Warrior, are better suited…
Value of Dairy Exports Highest in Four Years
According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, it appears that the total value of American dairy exports reached a four-year high in May at nearly $540 million. Analysts attribute the…
The Western View: The Best Lawman in the Old West
…he was an African-American, a former slave from Paris, Texas. He was a very brave man, and he always took the high moral ground. The outlaws knew he couldn’t be…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…of the burden when trade tensions run high. “We’re blessed to be in a nation where we can produce more than we can consume domestically,” said Secretary Perdue. “Farmers, because…
Mite Levels Pointed Towards Bee Loss Survey
Record high winter bee loss isn’t surprising to some. The Bee Informed Partnership national survey on bee health showed a nearly 38 percent bee loss this last winter. “The historic…
July 4th Cookouts Costing About the Same
…beef and growth in U.S. meat production has led to higher ground beef prices but lower pork spare rib prices for the 4th of July,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr….
FDA Settles FSMA Lawsuit Related to High Risk Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now be designating certain items as high-risk foods after being sued by the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Center for…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…which highlights innovations from scientists and researchers that are solving problems for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers; and creating opportunities for American businesses to thrive. Secretary Perdue discussed the release…