WASHINGTON (USDA-Oct. 3, 2019) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary Scott Hutchins announced that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has invested $11 million in…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
Videos, infographics, farmer testimonials, FAQs highlight chicken’s environmental journey WASHINGTON, D.C. (NCC-Oct. 2, 2019) — With the help of technology, modern breeding, nutrient management, feed conversion and improved animal husbandry…
China Files Another WTO Complaint Over American Tariffs
…part: “China has taken the unilateral decision to adopt aggressive industrial policy measures to steal or otherwise unfairly acquire the technology of its trading partners; the United States has adopted…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…source for farmers while providing new ways for them to improve their soil. Indigo Ag is a technology company that looks for creative solutions to a variety of ag issues….
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…As such, the industry is pleased the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has agreed to an alliance to share information, guidance and access to training…
Multiple Trade Moves Made Over the Weekend
…producers should significantly benefit from the trade agreement. Multiple agricultural groups have expressed overwhelming support for the potential the new trade deal creates for American agriculture. About the Author Brian…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
…expressed to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research that it may be time to reevaluate some of the standards for organic production. “We’ve seen new technology evolve that includes…
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
…be seen with some of the new technology that is available. So, that’s a pretty significant step in the right direction.” The best piece of equipment for dust reduction can…
Investment Not Happening Where Needed for AgTech
…state of the agriculture technology industry. Puglia pointed out that getting investment for supply chain technologies as a whole isn’t a problem anymore. However, the focus is often at both…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…Listen to Secretary Perdue’s discussion at the Forbes AgTech Summit below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…of the Technology Transfer Report at the Forbes AgTech Summit held in Salinas, CA during a fireside chat with Mike Federle, the CEO of Forbes. USDA’s Technology Transfer Report (PDF,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-28-19
…stops in farming communities across the state, hear what he had to say about technology while attending the Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas. Tune in to the show for these…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…FDA framework will hinder further development of the technology, putting American producers at a disadvantage to other market competitors. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue appears to agree that USDA should be…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
Washington, D.C., – (USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced an update on the implementation status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed this Farm Bill into…