…Some of them are as high as a seven percent increase this year for those fees to discharge water,” said Isom. “It’s gone up for I don’t know how many…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-21-22
…demand for dairy increases to an all-time high per capita consumption, and why allowing bumblebee species to be considered fish may be setting a ‘bad precedent. Tune in to the…
New Study on Health Benefits of Pistachios
…thought of as high-antioxidant foods, a new study conducted by Cornell University and published in the journal Nutrients, produced surprising results. Pistachios have a very high antioxidant capacity, among the…
Researchers Developing Corn for Diverse Organic Systems
…shallower and less complex root systems than their predecessors. Because the breeding and selection of most modern hybrids has taken place in environments with high nutrient concentrations, optimal weed control,…
Mushrooms Gaining Popularity
…a superfood, are high in antioxidants, and contain selenium, which is a mineral that is not present in most vegetables. This mineral plays a vital role in liver enzyme function…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
…incent farmers for example, to try new biological approaches.” With high costs of production, it can discourage growers from attempting new production approaches. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Potential Resistance Issue with Common Chickweed in Small Grains
…Common chickweed seeds were collected from the fields exhibiting control problems. Using ALS-inhibitor herbicides under more controlled conditions, tests indicated “there’s a high probability that we’re seeing instances of genetic…
Turkeys May Cost More This Thanksgiving
…breast reached a record high of $6.70 per pound in September, 112% higher than the same time in 2021 when prices were $3.16 per pound. The previous record high price…
FDA “Healthy” Label Requirements Proposal
…be consistent with current nutrition science and Federal dietary guidance. For example, salmon cannot be labeled as healthy because of its high fat content, however, some less healthy food can…
Developing Leadership in Agriculture from Diverse Backgrounds
High school agriculture students come from a variety of backgrounds and become involved in agriculture for a variety of reasons. Maddi Martinez, the current San Joaquin Regional Treasurer, is an…
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
…disease can be temperature dependent. CDFA and USDA agreed to resume surveying after at least a week of temperatures below 100 degrees. “We’ve surveyed the core, that core lays over…
Consumers Pay More for Healthier Food
…purchase driver—again, suggesting it is a response to higher prices. Nearly half (46%) of consumers are responding to high inflation by buying lower-priced food items. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This…
Traditional Favorites Still Tailgating Superstars
…their favorite dish, regardless of whether others enjoy it. Burgers (66%) and hot dogs (56%) ranked highest among those polled as the best foods to bring to a tailgate, and…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act: ‘No One Can Afford to Wait Any Longer’
…now the norm rather than the exception. A lack of skilled farm labor causes a ripple effect in the supply chain, resulting in fewer options and higher prices,” IFPA CEO…