Economist Dr. David Sunding of the University of California Berkeley has released a report that shows the EPA failed to provide the realistic explanation of the scope, cost and benefits …
Balancing Global Food Security and Climate Change Concerns
US agriculture plays a key part in both mitigating climate change impacts and feeding the world, with efforts underway to do both. Rod Bain reports. Balancing Global Food Security Sponsored …
USDA Rolls Out Strong New Partnered Conservation Program
California’s Bay-Delta Designated a Critical Conservation Area Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new era in American conservation efforts with an historic focus on public-private partnership. The USDA Natural Resources …
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
Farm Bill Implementation Continues at Brisk Pace with Universities and State Cooperative Extension Programs Now Set to Help Educate Farmers WASHINGTON, May 29, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today …
Less Fog Equals Poor Tree Health
A study published recently by researchers at UC Berkely showed a correlation between fewer foggy days and fruit tree health. Professor of Biometeorology David Baldocchi says along with warmer temperatures, …
Citrus Industry This Week: Thermotherapy Efforts; Black Spot Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a summary report on grower thermotherapy efforts and an update on citrus black spot. Want to learn more? Click here …
Agri View: Cutting Out the Middle Man
Everett Griner talks about farmers tapping a new market for selling their products in today’s Agri View. Cutting Out the Middle Man Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics …
Drought Legislation Sites Low “Take” Numbers
Congressman Jim Costa addressed the media last week regarding his support of the drought legislation that passed through the senate. Costa said Feinstein’s bill addresses pumping operations specifically under the …
USDA/NASS Preparing for Key June Surveys
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service is the agency responsible for collecting key data about crops around the nation, and largely the data has focused on crops like wheat and …
Importance of Quarantines for Controlling Pests in California
There are many pests that California growers have to deal with, several of which require mandatory quarantine areas, to prevent the spread of the pests. An example that’s getting a …
Survey Season Kicking Into High Gear
Survey season is kicking into high gear for USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service – and NASS wants producers to know they can be confident in its commitment to data confidentiality …
AFBF Says Public Attitudes Changing on GMO’s
The American Farm Bureau says public attitudes may be changing toward the anti-GMO movement – despite local bans, bills and ballot questions. AFBF Says Public Attitudes Changing on GMO’s Sponsored …
USDA Unveils New Addition to My Plate Website
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new addition to its My Plate website called Healthy Eating on a Budget. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says although healthy foods aren’t …
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
New Conservation Initiative Goes Beyond Traditional Government Efforts to Allow Businesses, Other Partners to Invest in Regional Conservation Projects BAY CITY, Mich., May 27, 2014–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined …