…number of 98 in June. 69 percent of respondents expect tough financial times in the next year, which is consistent with the previous two months. However, the number of respondents…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact…
Cotton Tour Connects Growers
…maybe get ahead of the game,” Hall says. “Just creating that awareness is the first step in being able to then have a chance to look at issues going on.”…
Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops
…the country, according to the agriculture ministry. Until the committee issues its report, the international standards will continue to be applied. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Lower Hog Prices
…The U.S. Department of Agriculture says supplies are likely to pick up through the rest of the year. A commodities broker at Archer Financial Services in Chicago says, “Feed is…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…is charged with drafting website content. Because of her experience at CDPR, Brooks brings a unique understanding of pesticide-related issues and regulations as well as how to communicate effectively with…
CDFA to Discuss Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling
…advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and…
Scope of New Olive Disease
Courtesy: F. Trouillas. Researchers have identified a new olive disease in trees but aren’t sure how wide spread the problem is. Symptoms can be masked by other issues growers are…
USDA Seeking Additional Funding for Farm Loans
…as requests for federal financial assistance grow amid the worst agricultural downturn in more than a decade. USDA is seeking additional funding to “help bridge the gap in farm operating…
Consumers More Worried About Foodborne Illnesses over GMOs
…choose and rank their top three food safety issues and 29 percent of consumers listed foodborne illness at the top of the list, while just eight percent of consumers listed…
Brexit May Help UK Biotech Approval Process
…for the UK in agriculture.” Erik Fyrwald, Syngenta’s CEO, told the Financial Times in an interview that after Brexit, the UK would implement science-based rules and would help companies more…
Syngenta Calls Regulatory Talks Constructive
…crop-care chemicals, although temporarily. The Dow-DuPont merger and Bayer’s possible acquisition of Monsanto will reorder the rankings as the top six suppliers fight for market share and financial power to…
Ag Lenders Helping Producers
…farm operators. The poll says Farm Credit lenders are responding to the challenge by providing services to restructure the financial situations for farmers. The poll, which was conducted the week…
Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants
…informational materials to assist small plants, such as how to implement plans to prevent or deal with food product and food defense issues, publishes compliance guidelines to help small plants…