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…
Bayer Announces Crop Science Incubator Space
…contact a local Bayer representative, or visit Crop Science, a division of Bayer, online at www.cropscience.bayer.us. Visit the Bayer Connect – Social Hub for social media, recent news, blog posts,…
Almond Update: Nitrogen Budgeting May Need Adjustments
…year will have several added variables. The almond board has a tool for growers online to help track their nitrogen budgeting, and Ludwig said there is an added bonus in…
Fresh Advertising Campaign for California Avocados
…The overall approach will combine traditional marketing tactics with online outreach and increased social media presence. Consumers will be encouraged to participate in outdoor “wild postings” and sharing their selfies…
Farmers for Free Trade Launching $500,000 Ad Campaign on Trade
…Lou Dobbs, and Morning Joe, as well as online. In the ad, Erickson-Jones says, “We depend on free trade policies to maintain our export markets. The crops we grow here…
Tips for Starting a Flower Garden
…grow well in the shade and others prefer the sun. Find out more about which plants and flowers grow best in your area by looking online at USDA.gov and searching…
Early Stage Ag Tech Investments Up 29 Percent
Investments in the early stages of agricultural technology in 2017 increased 29 percent, compared to 2016. AgFunder, a self-proclaimed online investment marketplace for agricultural technology, reports early stage investment in…