…this project is expected to have on those statistics. “With an existing shortage of qualified professionals to support the specialty crop production industry, compounded by decreasing student enrollment in related,…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…if the restricted-entry interval is greater than 48 hours for an outdoor application or four hours for an enclosed-space application. For outdoor production, no entry is allowed into the treated…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…to be an off year. We had no idea it was going to be as off as it is,” Matoian said, noting that this year’s production could drop to 300…
Growth Energy Praises NCGA and NFU’s Work to Highlight the Importance of the RFS to Farm Income
…ethanol production, resulting in a direct decrease in farm income. Tom Buis, co-chairman of Growth Energy, has commended both organizations for highlighting this critical issue for rural America and released…
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of TPP
…grains, oilseeds, cotton and processed products. The information released today illustrates benefits for key commodities and all 50 states. Learn more about TPP and its benefits to the agricultural economy…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…This program develops and disseminates science-based tools to address the needs of specific crops across the entire spectrum of specialty crops production, from researching plant genetics to developing new production…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
…foreign markets – and now are valued at nearly $6.7 billion. Last year, exports represented more than a quarter of total U.S. pork production and added more than $62 to…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…grains, oilseeds, cotton and processed products. “Increased demand for American agricultural products and expanded agricultural exports as a result of this agreement will support stronger commodity prices and increase farm…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…how sorghum and other cereal crops are affected by future climate scenarios, and will lead to approaches to improve growth and production of sorghum and other crops under water-limiting conditions…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…information on pricing, contracting for purchase, supply and demand conditions for livestock, livestock production and livestock products. “America’s pork producers urge President Obama to sign into law this important legislation,…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…by the industry toward becoming carbon neutral with respect to greenhouse gas emissions, or even carbon negative if policy changes and production advancements work hand-in-hand. The new study shows that…
Controlling Crop Damage With Moths
USDA has a new weapon to control damage of the U.S. cotton crop. Controlling Crop Damage With Moths…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
…person knows very well if he or she is a farmer or rancher. “Primarily used” in the production and harvesting of agricultural products means at least 51 percent of the…
Dairy Hearings Underway in Clovis
…federal milk marketing orders, but a preliminary economic impact analysis showed that adding California into the federal system could have an impact on other states. That’s because California’s dairy production…