…including floriculture. SCRI invests in research into long-term solutions that address challenges in the overlapping systems of production, distribution and processing, and consumer demand and markets. This research initiative encourages…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…of organic crop-livestock systems under current and projected climate. NIFA invests in and advances innovative and transformative research, education and extension to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability…
Flooding to Shut Down Mississippi River Shipping Temporarily
…shipping ports in the south along the Gulf Coast. The southern shipping ports account for 60 percent of all grains leaving the country. Excessive rains in southern Minnesota, northern Iowa,…
Poultry and Soy Groups in Cuba This Week
…The delegation also includes representatives from U.S. poultry and egg companies, cold storage and logistics providers, export companies, and shipping lines. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups Urge Swift Resolution on Shipping Company Bankruptcy
Agriculture groups, including the American Soybean Association, are asking the U.S. Commerce Department to assist in finding a quick resolution to the Hanjin (Han-gin) Shipping Company bankruptcy. A letter to…
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…from active duty face many challenges. The Department of Labor reports that as of May 2010, over 20 percent of young veterans are unemployed. Moreover, recent data show that 45…
Certified Organic Production Sales Up 13 Percent
…serve as a valuable resource as the agriculture industry continues to look for ways to meet agricultural challenges and consumer needs in the 21st century,” said Hamer. The 2015 Certified…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…is at the heart of one of the greatest challenges of our time: how to feed an additional 3 billion people in the world by 2050 in an environmentally sustainable…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…Representative United States Challenges Excessive Chinese Support for Rice, Wheat, and Corn Obama Administration files complaint on behalf of American farmers, alleging China has broken its WTO commitments for rice,…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…higher than last year at this time. “Every week, we hear from family farmers and ranchers facing these challenges on their farms,” said Carolyn Mugar, Executive Director of Farm Aid….
Conaway Applauds Initiation of Enforcement Action Against China’s Agricultural Subsidies
…long raised concerns about the actions of foreign competitors and has frequently called on the Obama Administration to initiate WTO challenges against the high and rising foreign subsidies, tariffs, and…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Convention Discusses Industry Challenges
About 200 cattle ranchers were in Billings, Montana, last weekend to take part in the U.S. Cattlemen‘s Convention regarding the challenges plaguing the industry. The industry is beset by a…
New National Offshore Wind Strategy to Drive Deployment
…pollution, and a more diversified electricity mix.” The National Offshore Wind Strategy identifies key challenges facing the industry and more than 30 specific actions that DOE and DOI can take…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…investigation found 2 major violations: Using a pesticide in a manner that conflicts with the registered label Unlawful packing, shipping or selling of produce that carries pesticide in excess of…