…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…
USDA Invests $25 Million in High-Priority Watersheds to Improve Water Quality
…strips, terraces and buffers, that improve water quality in high-priority watersheds while maintaining agricultural productivity. Water quality-related conservation practices enhance agricultural profitability through reduced input and enhanced soil health, which…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…sessions are in-depth discussions of current issues and topics that have a direct impact on a farmer’s productivity and profitability. Learning Center Sessions complement the other educational experiences at Commodity…
Bayer Grand Opening Of New Greenhouse Site In West Sacramento
…growers to help them on their farms by improving the overall sustainability and productivity of modern agriculture.” The West Sacramento greenhouse site will feature two new high-tech greenhouses located near…
Agri View: GMO Production
…compare and contrast to our other fields. Our decision making is balanced by diversity of the markets we can access, the demand within those markets, and the productivity that we…