…it is labor intense from planting to harvest. Its taste, and its flavor, makes it acceptable anywhere in the world. The juice alone makes it an acceptable crop. I grew…
Agri View: America’s Roads Falling Apart
…started, the more it is going to cost. Not just for agriculture. For all commercial traffic. Hey, we need those roads for families too. That’s Agri View for today. I’m…
NCGA Welcomes Year-Round E15
…lower-cost option year-round,” said Chrisp. “NCGA will be taking an active role in the regulatory process, urging EPA to move forward with making the President’s commitment a reality by next…
RFA Applauds President Trump’s E15 Announcement
…of Pacific Ethanol, offered the following statement: “We appreciate this announcement by President Trump and we look forward to working with the Administration to allow consumers access to lower-cost, cleaner-burning…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…security and celebrating and supporting the human-animal bond. FMC is focused on opportunities for growers to cover more ground in less time—saving water, fuel, labor and time. They understand that…
Agri View: Buying or Renting – Land Prices
…must have land. There are two ways. You can own it or rent it. Either way, it is costing more. Some farmers do both. Here’s the way it is in…
Agri View: Problems in Agriculture
…have no control over. How much is fertilizer going to cost this year? What will it cost to control weeds, insects, and disease? Will there be sufficient rain to make…
USMCA: No Pathway Forward for Beef Labeling
…at a lower cost.” The association says in a statement that it will “continue to seek out avenues” for the return of COOL. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Agri View: Mixed Commodity Prices
…rising fuel costs, are two of the issues that are likely to impact agriculture in the days ahead. Hers is what they see. Corn and soybean prices are likely to…
Agri View: Cloud Seeding for Rain
…rain. In a bad drought, any amount was considered worth it. Not only that, but back then, it didn’t cost a fortune to get it done. So, why don’t we…
AFBF: Environmental Litigation Reform Needed
…been abused in a way that greatly surpasses the measure’s intent of protecting individual rights when holding government accountable. “Congress wanted to make it possible to challenge an unjust cost…
Celebrating National Chocolate Milk Day
…at home with either cocoa powder and a sweetener or with melted chocolate, chocolate syrup or chocolate milk mix. A glass of chocolate milk will cost you about 188 calories…
USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability
…strikes. To assist with the transition to electronic ID, USDA is ending the free metal tags program and instead offering a cost-share for electronic tags. This is something stakeholders have…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
…18, 2018 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. All prospective SCBGP applicants are encouraged to participate. There is no cost to attend; however, space is limited and CDFA requests that attendees…