…Preparation Laboratory in Ft. Collins, CO. Enhancing the Productivity and Sustainability of American Agriculture and Our Food Supply USDA research has supported America’s farmers and ranchers for over 100 years,…
Soil Health Key Topic of Climate-Smart Ag Meeting
…event, and NCGA CEO Chris Novak also spoke to attendees. “It’s exciting to see agricultural improvements that impact soil health recognized as an emerging opportunity to optimize productivity, sequester carbon…
Funding for Electric Projects in 31 States
…rural electric utilities have provided reliable and affordable electricity to help rural communities increase productivity and build stronger economies,” Vilsack said. “These loans will help them continue to do that….
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
…production plummeted in recent years, as HLB infection spread through that state’s citrus production areas. The bacterial disease attacks the vascular system of plants and leads to loss of productivity;…
Bullish Agribusiness Opportunities Exist
…go to demonstrate the productivity of our industry,” said Chip Councell, chairman of the U.S. Grains Council, and a farmer in Maryland. “With feed grain prices expected to remain competitive…
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
…skills and characteristics that shift organizational culture. This shift includes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork and productivity among diverse people. The plan of action and resulting positive change provides the potential…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…million in research to improve the productivity and success of organic agriculture, including seed-breeding. The Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative is one of the many ways USDA is helping…
Farm Organizations Challenge Dannon and Other Food Companies
…the exact opposite of the sustainable agriculture that you claim to be seeking. Your pledge would force farmers to abandon safe, sustainable farming practices that have enhanced farm productivity over…
Animal Monitoring Technology at World Dairy Expo
…continue to improve productivity, reduce costs, gain more control and, ultimately, achieve more sustainable dairy farming,” concludes Jerry Slattery, SCR Dairy milking integration manager. “Our animal monitoring technology provides a…
Monsanto Sales and Profits Lower in 2016
…sales for the full fiscal year at $13.5 billion. Full net sales were down year-over-year thanks to currency challenges and price declines in agricultural productivity. Seeds and genomic net sales…
Agri View: America Great Again?
…at American agriculture. We are head and shoulders above anybody else anywhere. Look at this. U.S. agriculture has more than doubled since 1948. Nobody can touch us on productivity, prices,…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…Productivity in a Warmer World: The Impact of Climate Change on the Global Workforce Award amount: $132,000 Project title: Characterization of Mobile and Ambient Nitrogen Dioxide Emissions in California Award…
U.S. Watermelon Imports Growing
…attributed to the decline watermelon acreage in the United States. USDA says watermelon acreage has dropped near 50 percent in the last 25 years. However, increases in productivity from a…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…very specific areas, or even treat individual plants differently. Benefits include: Higher crop productivity Decreased use of water, fertilizer, and pesticides, which in turn keeps food prices down Reduced impact…