…advanced knowledge around yields, quality and environmental stewardship, contributing to the growth and success of the industry. Almond Board-funded researchers have helped to identify areas of opportunity and success through…
Big Data Brings Farmers New Rewards, New Risks
…and analytics it yields—could lead to at least as much change in agriculture as the Green Revolution and the adoption of biotechnology did,” Hurst said. “Farmers are reporting higher yields,…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…encouraged to visit their local Farm Service Agency office. To find a local Farm Service Agency office, visit https://offices.usda.gov. The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs were made…
Science Does Not Support International Agency Opinion on Red Meat and Cancer
…of cancer, according to the Beef Checkoff nutrition scientist and registered dietitian who observed the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) process. After seven days of deliberation in Lyon,…
EPA’S McCarthy Visits Calif. Farm to Highlight Worker Safety
…the tour, where she also spoke to farm workers and the media. EPA’s final rule was announced back in September. McCarthy says it provides stronger protections for the nation’s two…
Nufarm at 2015 CAPCA Conference
…of crop protection products used by American farmers to protect their crops against damage caused by weeds, pests and disease. Nufarm offers a diversified product portfolio that includes herbicides, insecticides,…
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…projects in the critical conservation areas. NRCS is maximizing the program’s reach by calling on partners to match the NRCS requested funding, elevating the agency’s $1.2 billion investment over five…
Ground Level Outreach as Part of RMA Mission
The USDA agency in charge of the federal crop insurance system provides support and information on the regional, even local, level. Rod Bain reports. Ground Level Outreach as Part of…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…and federal agency officials about the value of California almonds. He noted that the most effective stories that were told to the Administration about the crippling effects of the port…
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
…production and environmental research updates. For more than 40 years, the Almond Board of California’s research programs have advanced yields, quality and environmental stewardship, contributing to the growth and success…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
…produce is tested using state-of-the-art equipment for 300 types of pesticides operated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets standards allowing each…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
New pesticide regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mean state regulations will need to change to harmonize with the federal rules—but in California, observers expect those changes to…
Judge Orders Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule
…took effect Aug. 28, was proposed in April 2014 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to clarify the agencies’ authority under the Clean…
Growth Energy Praises NCGA and NFU’s Work to Highlight the Importance of the RFS to Farm Income
…it is directly tied to farm income. The white paper outlines how the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Renewable Volume Obligations for 2014, 2015 and 2016 will drastically cut back…
