…plays in rural and national social and economic systems (Figure 6.2). Climate change has the potential to both positively and negatively affect the location, timing, and productivity of crop, livestock,…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…management options 7.Helped rural businesses save enough energy to power 959,000 homes annually 8.Cofounded an alliance of 120 nations and partners to enhance agricultural productivity and incomes and reduce GHG…
Research into Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Methods
…Agriculture (USDA) awarded $16.5 million in grants to support research into methods for boosting agriculture productivity and ensuring food security in the face of pests, diseases and a changing climate….
Avocado Survey Deadline Tomorrow
…is an important tool in helping CAC understand the industry’s overall productivity and grower intentions in light of industry variables such as water pricing, availability and global market competition. Surveys…
Factors Impacting Cost of Production
…of the farm economy from the perspective of the subcommittee. Members heard from witnesses who provided insight into different programs and policies impacting farm efficiency, productivity, and profitability. “The cost…
Paris Climate Agreement Signed
…a track record of coupling extraordinary productivity gains with natural resource stewardship, which positions them well to contribute to the climate solutions called for in the Paris Agreement. Since 2009,…
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
…productivity, and sustainability, MSU’s multidisciplinary project team is using a system-level approach. “I think one of the major points we have learned is that there is a definite, strategic, environmentally…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…pests and improve productivity in California’s $1.3 billion citrus industry. Information on last year’s funded projects can be found here. Applications are due by June 8. More information can be…
Agri View: Foreign Vegetables
…would cause the topsoil to wash away at a non-sustainable rate, ultimately destroying the productivity of the land. Exploiting low wages (Read more) USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Manual (.pdf)…
California Universities Ranked in Top 5 for Ag, Forestry
…The four components are Academic reputation, Employer reputation, Research citations per paper, and H-index – which is a way of measuring both the productivity and impact of the published work…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…the world in support of U.S. agriculture. Following today’s announcement, they will be able to engage in cooperative research and information exchanges with Cuba about agricultural productivity, food security and…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…information exchanges with Cuba about agricultural productivity, food security and sustainable natural resource management. Secretary Vilsack called the announcement “a significant step forward in strengthening our bond and broadening agricultural…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…layered agricultural system. This system protects the coffee trees from wind and provides shade on sunny days. It also increases productivity of the land, he said, “in a way that…
Agri View: Soil Care
…and irrigation water goes. Water and dissolved solutes flow over the land or into and through the soil. Sustaining plant and animal life – The diversity and productivity of living…