…conservation, and nutrient management and crop health. Comments due by September 30, 2016 Draft Agricultural Water Use Efficiency & State Efficiency and Enhancement Program Public Workshop Schedule (Sept 27-29, 2016)…
Computer “Nudges” Help School Lunch Choices
…37 percent more low-fat milk than the control group. The group that simply ordered online without nudges chose 27 percent more fruits, 15.8 percent more vegetables and 16.3 percent more…
Theft of 500 Cows in New Zealand
…farm near the town of Ashburton. The 500 milking cows were reportedly taken from the herd of 1,300 head between early July and late August, according to online-based news website…
Algeria Returns to U.S. Corn
…seeking to capture through marketeting. Among the Council’s coming programs are procurement courses for Algerian buyers of U.S. corn, and a workshop to continue to provide traders with the latest…
Small Drone Rules Set to Take Effect
…UAS online training course. The Transportation Security Administration will conduct a security background check of all remote pilot applications prior to issuance of a certificate. The FAA has posted extensive…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Persimmon Fruit
…with the proposed requirements. APHIS will consider all comments that we receive on or before October 25, 2016, at the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Comments can be submitted online at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0052…
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Survey Coming Soon
…It is important that California producers respond so they are reflected in the national totals. Producers who receive the survey questionnaire in the mail can respond online, by mail or…
California Has a Stable Farm Workforce
There are twice as many farmworkers as there are farm jobs in California, according to an analysis published online in California Agriculture journal. Led by Philip Martin, professor emeritus in…
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
…on farm. As an alternative to mailing the survey back and to help save both time and money, growers will have the option to respond to the survey securely online….
Ritchie Bros.’ Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction
…bidders – US$10+ million *New site record — Total registered bidders (in person and online) – 2,500+ — Registered online bidders – 1,650+ — Total lots sold – 1,350+ —…
Farmer of the Year Contest
…and can only be submitted online at: http://FarmersAlmanac.com/FarmerOfTheYear Winners will be announced in the 2018 Farmers’ Almanac and on our web site. Learn more about How to Enter and the…
Chicken Consumption Study
…Council and conducted online by ORC International June 6 – 9, 2016, among 1,017 adults. Funding was provided by Elanco and WATT Global Media. A full copy is available by…
Almond Update: Raising Money for FFA Scholarships
…the Sacramento Convention Center. Registration is now open. You can register for free online at www.almondconference.com. From the Almond Board: The Almond Conference, now in its 44th year, reached several…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…assist beginner farmers and ranchers who have less than 10 years of experience in the industry, including veterans and socially disadvantaged farmers. The program supports workshops, educational teams, training, and…