…in three varieties: sweet marjoram, pot marjoram, and wild marjoram. When planting, take note that Marjoram can’t handle cold temperatures. It’s best to start seeds indoors during late winter or…
Industry Reaction on the Removal of Section 232 Tariffs
…as high as 25 percent on U.S. cheese exports to Mexico. “This is an important development for the U.S. dairy industry, and we applaud the hard work of negotiators from…
Farm Bureau Statement on Trump Immigration Reform Proposal
…high as $60 billion. A reformed agricultural guest worker program that is flexible and affordable for farmers, fair to workers and effective in meeting the needs of all producers is…
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
…Japan for the first time since 2003. “This is great news for American ranchers and exporters who now have full access to the Japanese market for their high-quality, safe, wholesome,…
Grow the Vegetable that Adds Heat to Cooking
…and digestives. They’re also high in vitamins A and C. Chili peppers are easy to grow and invaluable in cooking if you like a little spice. You can use them…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
…and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will work with the swine industry, the states, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories to test for ASF. ASF is a highly contagious and deadly disease…
How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand
…sprout up to six feet high in a matter of three months, and seeds are usually harvestable around the same time, possibly extending on to four months. I’m Cathy Isom……
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
…to high levels of stress and uncertainty for many farm and ranch families and other Americans whose jobs are connected to agricultural production.” Duvall also called for progress on trade…
Almond Matters: Crop Conditions Looking Good So Far
…which caused some complications in early spring applications, but as temperatures start warming up orchards appear to be on track for a good year. “Looking pretty good right now. The…
FDA Must Step in To End Fake-Butter Proliferation
…least 10 ingredients. “Butter is popular precisely because it has qualities imitators can’t match,” Balmer said. “Imposters don’t deserve a label that’s destined to disappoint consumers who expect the high…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
…cotton acreage. A strong year for cotton in 2018 might be spurring increased enthusiasm in the industry, resulting in additional cotton plantings this year. “We’re coming off of our highest…
2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship to be Hosted in California
…an important, high-profile role, they must establish their knowledge of the livestock marketing industry and demonstrate ability to express that knowledge with clarity in an interview competition. Contestants who qualified…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
Reliable, High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity is Essential to Enhanced Agricultural Production Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled a groundbreaking report, A Case for Rural Broadband: Insights on Rural Broadband Infrastructure and Next…
The Western View: When Wild Bill Played Baseball
…was a good thing, because emotions run high and civic pride runs deep, and baseball was a very popular pastime. The weekly games had a habit of descending into brawls. …