…they have made some improvement’s to the system that includes a more friendly user interface. Listen to Dlott’s interview. You can find more information about the system online at almonds.com/growers/sustainability….
NCGA 2018 Yield Contest Online Entry Now Open
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is inviting farmers to register early for the organization’s National Corn Yield Contest. As farmers are in the fields planting corn, an early registration…
Canada Closes TB Investigation
…cattle, which was first discovered in a U.S. slaughterhouse. The agency expects to publish a summary report online in June. The AgCanada Network reports that animals across 79 “trace-out” herds…
USDA Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule for National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
…important that anyone interested file comments in a timely manner. Comments may be submitted online through the Federal eRulemaking portal www.regulations.gov beginning Friday May 4. Comments may also be filed…
Farmers and Ranchers: Time Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…better the decisions and advocacy for programs that best serve producers.” Producers can respond to the 2017 Census of Agriculture online at www.agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The same law, Title…
It Only Takes One Person to Spread Invasive Pests
…busy time for buying plants. Buy yours from reputable nurseries or online businesses. Ask if they comply with federal and state quarantine restrictions to ensure their plants are pest-free. Planning…
Agri View: New Style for Food Shopping
Everett Griner talks about how millennials have brought about the new style of online food shopping in today’s Agri View. You know the present generation, known as millennials, is a…
USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…net under a variety of conditions. The online resource, which will be updated and available by April 9 at www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool, allows dairy farmers to quickly and easily combine unique operation…
USDA Warns Dangerous Pests are Emerging, Adds Cherry Fruit Fly to Alert List
…online businesses. Ask if they comply with federal and state quarantine restrictions to ensure their plants are pest-free. Pests can also move through the mail. Take care not to send…
Deputy Secretary Censky to Keynote Farm Foundation Workshop
…workshop will examine current research on the impact of rural infrastructure investments on economic activity. Farm Foundation President Constance Cullman says the workshop is a “vital step in sharpening those…
Grant Funding Available for the 2018 Alternative Manure Management Program
…process. Workshops and webinars will feature an overview of the program and requirements, a review of the application questions, a live demonstration of the online application system and more. There…
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
…due to poverty and cultural and linguistic isolation. A Florida State University project reached veterans with workshops, online agricultural courses, and 15 farm apprenticeships and managerial apprenticeships at private farms….
USDA Wants Input on Statistics Gathering Programs
…on Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 at the University of Chicago, in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees can register online for free at www.usda.nass.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Online Grocery Sales on Track to Being $100 Billion Industry
…$850 each year on food and beverages from online retailers. The updated timeline was caused by accelerated growth in the online shopping sector. Online retailer Amazon has been aggressive in…