…Challenge Area (WFPS) is to sustainably increase agricultural productivity and availability of safe and nutritious food while significantly reducing water use and preserving water quality. For Fiscal Year 2017, NIFA’s…
Consumer Groups Rally Against Rollbacks
…on the economy of $100 million or more, adjusted annually for inflation; (2) a major increase in costs or prices; (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation,…
Importance of Agricultural Research
…led to extraordinary gains in productivity over the past century. While the United States has been, and should remain, the leader in cutting-edge agricultural research, public funding for agricultural research…
Ozone Pollution Damages China Rice Production
…This causes the price of rice sold on the international market to be extremely sensitive to small changes in production. Ozone pollution and rice productivity Surface ozone refers to the…
Vertical Garden Ideas
…from tall fruit trees down to shrubs, plants and herbs so there is productivity happening at every vertical layer. So, this spring how will your garden grow? I’m Cathy Isom……
NCBA Cattle Industry Convention Underway
…on profitability, productivity and sustainability. Speaking to attendees Wednesday, Cameron Bruett (brew-it) of JBS USA, emphasized the significant challenges posed by competing proteins, an uncertain political environment and its impact…
Smart Phone App Balances Conservation and Production
…helping farmers and land managers balance productivity with conservation. Known as the “Land-Potential Knowledge System” (LandPKS), the suite of apps identifies and delivers information about specific soils to anyone with…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
…in China, but it remains below that of U.S. farms. Rapid wage growth is spurring China’s transition toward larger-scale farms, but labor productivity remains low in hog production. With rising…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…a shift in various approaches to sustainability. She said some farmers are now focusing more on a cow’s longevity than its productivity. “Of course, we want to produce as much…
Ag Groups React to Proposed GIPSA Rules
…to make changes in the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rules that would govern those contracts. The Turkey Federation says the changes would increase costs, reduce overall productivity,…
Summer Bee Loss Concerning, Remains Unknown
…bee keepers are sustaining a consistent loss of their colonies all year round. “This really costs the bottom line. Not only do you lose that colony for productivity, but also…
Improving Water Quality in High-Priority Watersheds
…buffers, which protect and improve water quality where it is needed most. Conservation practices enhance agricultural productivity and profitability while also improving water quality by enhancing soil health and optimizing…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…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…