…wisdom switched to thinking the official number looked pretty accurate,” Waycott said. That switch led to a price change which in turn may be creating a good demand situation for…
Breaking Down Belt Pesticide Ban
…the last moment change one of the variables that significantly impacted their model and it’s responses.” Bayer appealed the decision, but it was upheld with a slight change. Growers and…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Raspberry Fruit
…measures to prevent the risk of entry of the fungus. APHIS will carefully consider all comments received by October 25, 2016, and then make its decision regarding any change to…
USDA Allowing Meat, Egg Products with “No GMO” Label
…the nationwide, voluntary GMO labeling law approved by Congress and signed by the President set rules for labeling products as GMO-free, allowing for the change. Previously, USDA only allowed the…
Senator Says TPP Will be A ‘Challenge’
…the agreement to Congress soon. North Dakota farmers stand to benefit from the trade agreement through agricultural exports. However, Politico reports as a result of the campaign-influenced climate in Congress,…
2017 Forecasted to Bring some Relief from Record Heat
…NASA 2016 Climate Trends Continue to Break Records Two key climate change indicators — global surface temperatures and Arctic sea ice extent — have broken numerous records through the first…
Agri View: Advancement of Farming
…has changed throughout history. There are over seven billion people in the world and that number is expected to grow to nine billion by the year 2050 (Simmons, 2011). That’s…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…the country. Each forum will focus on a pressing agricultural issue, including land tenure and the next generation of agriculture, climate change, export markets, local and regional food systems, and…
Climate Smart Agriculture
Online Webinar: Netherlands & California Discuss the Challenges & Opportunities of Saline Agriculture—a Focus on Specialty Crops Last month CDFA hosted a climate smart agriculture webinar in partnership with the…
Obama Administration Releases Carbon-Emission Standards for Big Trucks
…of them. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, has pledged to continue and expand Obama’s climate agenda through more regulations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more….
Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
…efficiency and cut carbon pollution, while bolstering energy security and spurring manufacturing innovation. The final phase two standards were called for by President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, and respond to…
Crop Production Forecast
…forecasts are released on a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. Late summer and fall harvests may change these forecasts considerably. The next production forecast will be…
Funding to Train the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring…
California’s Agricultural Vision – Help Shape the Future
…Vision. Ag Vision was motivated by the rapidly growing list of challenges facing agriculture, from regulations and water supplies to urbanization and climate change. The report identified 12 strategies and…