…the Exeter Memorial Building and has expanded over the years to “have well over a thousand growers walking through the exhibit hall, meeting with vendors, networking with each other,” said…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…National Corn Growers Association says the bill seeks to kill what has been the most successful renewable energy program America has ever had. An NCGA news release says, “This bill…
Almond Update: NOW Mating Disruption a Viable Option
…time and said growers should consider it as part of a management system. Some of the first products came out in 2006 and the main complaint from growers was the…
Agri View: Meat Prices Increasing
…roast, does not begin with the growers profit. It is there. But the true cost is based on where the cost of production begins, and where it ends. You know,…
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
…is a resource for strawberry growers, or for anyone who wants to learn about strawberry growing and production,” said California Strawberry Commission Communications Director Carolyn O’Donnell. Some of the major…
Ag Groups Concerned About Trade Retaliation
U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers were both very disappointed in the Trump Administration’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. A statement says…
2018 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow Named
…pigs.” Lasco Lasco is a territory manager for Smithfield Foods Midwest Production in Roland, Iowa. She assists growers with implementing Smithfield’s industry-leading animal care standards on their farms. “It is…
Bayer AgVocacy Forum Highlights Need for Better Engagement
…interest in organic foods and sustainable ag practices are all concerning subjects for growers. Wallis highlighted the work that farmers are already doing to become even better stewards of the…
Almond Matters: Using Drones During Bloom
…of drone technology among almond growers relates to what to do with the actual data that is obtained by the drone. Hull explained that software products have come a long…
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Agriculture Coalition’s Request to Halt California’s ‘False and Misleading’ Prop 65 Labeling of Glyphosate
…America, Missouri Farm Bureau, National Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Grain Growers Association, South Dakota Agri-Business Association and United States Durum Growers Association. From the National Association of Wheat Growers…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
…be borne on the backs of our farmers. Sincerely, Kevin Skunes, President National Corn Growers Association John Heisdorffer, President American Soybean Association Zippy Duvall, President American Farm Bureau Federation Roger…
Western Growers Also Opposes Immigration Bill
Legislation that would worsen the worker shortage crisis for farmers throughout the country has received unanimous opposition from the board of directors of Western Growers, whose members supply more than…
NCGA Responds to Cruz Speech on RFS
The following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), in response to Senator Cruz’s remarks during the Philadelphia refinery (PES)…
Former Cotton and Groundwater Executive Casey Creamer Joins CCM Staff
The former senior executive for the Kings River Water Quality Coalition and California Cotton Ginners & Growers Vice President Casey Creamer is joining the Citrus Mutual staff on February 27…