Farmers markets now have an online tool that provides the markets with accessible resources to understand legal issues and legal risk. The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont…
Register for Annual Tri-County Walnut Day
…in California, followed by a lunch provided by the event sponsors. Those interested in attending the 49th Annual Tri-County Walnut Day can register online or by mail by January 29….
Livestock Outlook Positive for 2018
…the Livestock Marketing Information Center. However, he says there are some concerns surrounding both industries as uncertainty looms around trade agreements. Robb spoke during a workshop at the American Farm…
U.S. Crop Prices Forecast to Remain Stable
…Mississippi State University. He spoke to attendees of the American Farm Bureau national convention during a workshop on global crop trends and the U.S. farm policy forecast for the year…
Rural Prosperity Report Released at Farm Bureau Convention
…life in rural America, including more online connectivity and more training programs. The report says that only 39 percent of rural America is able to access adequate broadband. As far…
Register for Agricultural Reuse Workshop
The Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF) is hosting an Agricultural Reuse Workshop in partnership with the State Water Resources Control Board of California on January 31 at the Sacramento…
Disaster Assistance Will Set the Stage for Next Farm Bill
Passing a disaster assistance bill for agriculture will set the stage for the next farm bill, Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) told workshop attendees at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2018…
“Connect Americans Now” Formed to Improve Rural Broadband Access
…“Americans can’t fully utilize telemedicine, farmers are denied the promise of precision agriculture, and businesses can’t tap into the benefits of online commerce.” CAN will be forming partnerships across rural…
CDFA Awards Funding to Support Ag Education Through California Agriculture License Plate Program
…abstracts are available online at www.cdfa.ca.gov/calagplate Help to support agricultural education and the CalAgPlate program by purchasing a special interest license plate at your local DMV office or online today….
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…start their business back up.” He said he hopes a grower assistance workshop in Carpinteria later this week will provide the office its “first opportunity to touch base” with growers…
Farm Bureau Established Relief Fund for Puerto Rican Farmers
…aid farmers and ranchers in Puerto Rico. Your tax-deductible credit card donation can be made online by clicking the link below: Puerto Rico Agricultural Relief Fund Please contact Janice Neckar…
United States Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 2 Percent
…were asked to report their hog and pig inventories as of December 1, 2017. The Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report and all other NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov….
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…a public-private partnership, the database has generated more than 22 million page views by 1.6 million users since coming online October 1, 2016. The database also helps researchers in their…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…and is due in February 2018. For this census, NASS introduced an improved online questionnaire and included new questions to document changes and emerging trends in agriculture. “America’s 3 million…