Farm of the Future
What does the farm of the not-so-distant future look like? I had the chance to ask that question to long time ag technology entrepreneur, Clark Bell.
California Ag Today
Three weeks of Farm Bureau data show little change at the meat counter following the White House quota expansion.
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded $500 grants to 10 elementary school teachers, and the National Pork Producers Council welcomed progress on the farm bill, but said lawmakers must address California’s Proposition 12.
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. is exploring a deal to buy Belarusian potash at prices below Canadian supplies.
New product testing for a soybean-based No. 2 grease (about 3,000 lbs produced) with farmers this fall
Read MoreWashington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Democrats may be unwilling to pass a Senate farm bill, at least until after the November elections, based on comments at last week’s party-line vote advancing the bill.
Land & Livestock Report
USDA Launches Ranchers First Initiative
Fruit Grower Report
For now, it’s only grown in Washington state, but the Cosmic Crisp apple is becoming a favorite for consumers everywhere.
Idaho Ag Today
Listeners might come for the ag, but they stay for the stories. The Dirt Road Discussions podcast.
Southeast Regional Ag News
UGA Extension says checking harvest losses can help growers identify equipment adjustments before pounds are left in the field.
