The 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show wrapped up Sat., Jan 30, 2016, with the NCBA board of directors meeting. More than 6,700 attended this year’s convention to…
Marketing a Priority for PMA
…in which it is currently operating. Other discussions during the meeting included: – Current and future consumer technology trends as identified in the annual PMA environmental scan, as well as…
Annual ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Meeting Underway
…Andy LaVigne. Andy LaVigne From the ASTA website: Founded in 1883, the American Seed Trade Association is one of the oldest trade organizations in the United States. Its membership consists…
Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands
…as insect outbreaks and wildfires-will only get worse across many areas of the United States. The mission of the U.S. Forest Service, an agency of the Department of Agriculture, is…
Haynet
…is just a good way for them to take advantage of a free public service offered by the farm service agency in addition to the other safety net programs that…
Agri View: China Relations
Everett Griner talks about agriculture trade with China in today’s Agri View. China Relations From USDA ‘Amber Waves’ website by Fred Gale U.S. Agricultural Trading Relationship With China Grows U.S….
Agri View: Cost of Food
…prices are sky high by Mackensy Lunsford If you find yourself suffering from sticker shock in the grocery aisle, it’s not your imagination. A confluence of factors, environmental and otherwise,…
Global Cleantech Recognizes Ag Companies
…impact on the crop. This proprietary, plant-centric approach helps detect plant stress using soil tension, ensuring optimal crop growth, and reducing water and energy consumption, as well as environmental impacts…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
…the agency is offering a new incentive option for almond and walnut farmers (and potentially others) to use cleaner harvesting technology. According to Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in…
Cattle Industry Kicks off Annual Meeting and NCBA Trade Show in San Diego
More than 6,000 cattlemen and women from across the country are gathered in San Diego, Calif., this week for the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. The convention,…
Nevada Ranch Wins Environmental Stewardship Award
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association honor a cattle farm or ranch for outstanding environmental stewardship. We have a look at this year’s winner, Nevada’s Maggie Creek Ranch, as Brian Baxter reports….
USDA Seeks Proposals for Market-Based Wetland Protection Systems
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Through the program, NRCS…
Agri View: Eat Healthy
…recipes on their most popular cooking websites. Check out a new Pinterest page for thousands of recipes, a site that provides a one-stop-shop where parents, beginner home cooks and even…
The Western View: Rain
…my Facebook page for my eastern family to see. I only put up the pictures with bright sunshine and people outside in shirtsleeves – with no jackets in sight –…
