What to Know About Agri-Grain Production in the U.S.
Posted July 29, 2018 09:01:00The number of U.s. acres of land devoted to growing grain for livestock has increased over the past several decades, but that has not translated into a greater demand for land to grow corn, wheat and other grains, according to the Agricultural Marketing Association.“It’s still a little bit of a niche […]
How to make a healthy living with organic farming
How to get organic farming in your backyard, if you are a small-business owner.How to buy organic produce, and what to look out for when you shop online.What to do when you are denied organic certification, and how to appeal.
Why California’s farmers are selling their products at record lows, and why that could make the market collapse worse
California farmers have been selling their produce at record low prices for months.But that has caused the state’s agribusiness industry to begin selling at a record low price.That could make it even harder for the agricultural industry to make a profit in the future.Here’s why.Agricultural advertising is a $2.6 billion industry.The agriculture advertising market is […]
How to get your garden growing again
Farming in rural areas is an incredibly important part of our culture and is now getting a lot of attention in the world.But there are many things you can do to help your garden thrive.And as with many things in life, it depends on how you look at it.Farming can be an extremely difficult task […]
How to spot an agribusiness advertisement on Google News
When you search for agricultural jobs, the results for a company like Monsanto may be surprising.For example, Google News shows a Monsanto advertisement in which the headline says: “You can count on Monsanto to grow your crops for years.We’ve developed an agronomist to help you.Get a free trial today.”Another example: “It’s all about your health, […]
How to spot agriculture advertising in the headlines
Agriculture advertising is a booming industry in Canada.The National Agri-Food and Drug Administration recently published its latest annual report and found the industry was valued at $1.2 billion, with more than 1.3 million sites in Canada offering ag-related advertising.It also noted the industry is expanding rapidly, adding that the number of companies offering agricultural advertising […]
Farmers pay farmers to advertise farm jobs
By Kate O’ConnorThe farming industry is in a state of disarray.The number of farmers who are paying people to do the farming and farming related jobs has grown exponentially.This is because farmers are becoming more confident that they can sell their produce online and at their farmers markets and that this has created a huge […]
How to buy a ‘farmers market’ at the grocery store
You can’t really call it a farmers market without talking about the big farms that make up the U.S. agricultural industry.Here’s how to shop for it, whether you’re just visiting or heading out to buy.1.Pick the right store A typical farmer’s market in the U of A, for example, has a big selection of produce, […]
When a ‘vintage’ farm ad was put up in rural Kentucky, the farmer saw the ad as a challenge
Farm workers on a farm in rural Ohio are seen in the background in this still from a TV commercial for a grain elevator.The grain elevator was built in 1946 and is being used for grain delivery to rural areas of Kentucky.The ad features a farmer who says “We can’t get that stuff in Kentucky.”The […]
NFL, NFLPA: No collusion between league and NFL during antitrust investigation
The NFL and NFLPA have issued a joint statement denying any collusion between the league and the NFL during the antitrust investigation, which has focused on the league’s alleged bias toward the New York Giants.In the statement, the NFL and the union said they would not be drawn on any further specifics of the investigation, […]