…the introduction of foreign pests and diseases can have severe consequences for agriculture production, consumer prices and, potentially, food availability. They also could adversely affect U.S. exports, with foreign trading…
USDA Invests $25 Million in High-Priority Watersheds to Improve Water Quality
…results in higher soil organic matter, increased infiltration and water-holding capacity and nutrient cycling. USDA’s targeted approach to improve water quality is working across the country. In Arkansas, conservation efforts…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…plant health and reduce the need for additional inputs. “Farm Different to Break Through Yield Barriers” will feature a panel of progressive growers sharing their use of specific cultural…
Agri View: GMO Production
…$28.00 $28.00 Hauling $25.00 $25.00 Drying $60 $60 Land Rent $150 $150 Total Cost of Inputs $585/ac $615/ac BPA=bushels per acre 186 BPA 221 BPA Current cash price/bu (Salisbury, MD)…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews State of the Rural Economy
…the Great Depression. While members thanked the Secretary for his service, they also raised a number of concerns, including the impact that the continued outlook for depressed prices could have…
February Dairy Market Report
…percent, and domestic commercial use of cheese and butter continues to increase somewhat faster than production. Despite this, milk prices are weakening going into the first half of 2016. Weakness…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…the United States) agricultural exporter. Climate smart agriculture is already strongly integrated into Dutch economic and food security strategies. Our delegation not only heard about the threats from higher precipitation,…
Crop Insurance Organic
…and resources they need to meet this growing demand while protecting their operation.” The organic sector is growing, and certified organic products often return higher profits for farmers. It can…
Agri View: Women and Modern Agriculture
…this literature confirms that women are just as efficient as men. They simply do not have access to the same inputs, productive resources and services. Some studies compare labour productivity…
Grinder Demo Shows Orchard Removal Options
…and after 11 years, several benefits were realized, most notably, higher soil nutrient levels, lower pH and more organic matter (OM). The OM bound up sodium to the extent that…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…and resources they need to meet this growing demand while protecting their operation.” The organic sector is growing, and certified organic products often return higher profits for farmers. It can…
Agri View: GMO Foods Ruling
…a new canola oil had increased lauric acid content compared to conventional canola oil, we required the oil to be labeled “laurate canola oil.” Similarly, soybean oil containing higher levels…
Soil Sampling for Salinity Challenges
…can hold. The higher the CEC, the more cations that stick to the soil, preventing them from entering the soil water (soil water is the amount of water that is…
Ethanol Committee Visits California’s Low Carbon Economy
…presentations focused on existing market conditions, modeling to calculate greenhouse gas emissions and efforts being made to expand higher blends of ethanol at the retail level. Anil Prabhu of the…