…pressure from thrips was light, but treatments were underway in some fields for mites. American Pima (AP) Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies and demand were light. Average local prices…
NASS to Survey Producers for June Survey
Prusacki During the first two weeks of June the National Agricultural Statistics Service will survey U.S. producers and visit different pieces of farmland to collect information for its June Ag,…
USDA Rolls Out Strong New Partnered Conservation Program
California’s Bay-Delta Designated a Critical Conservation Area Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new era in American conservation efforts with an historic focus on public-private partnership. The USDA Natural Resources…
Agriculture Groups Urge TPP Deal Without Japan
…the U.S. meat sector strongly supported Japan’s entry into the TPP talks, as did most of American agriculture. “A country can’t shield its primary agricultural products from competition and still…
AFBF Says Public Attitudes Changing on GMO’s
The American Farm Bureau says public attitudes may be changing toward the anti-GMO movement – despite local bans, bills and ballot questions. AFBF Says Public Attitudes Changing on GMO’s At…
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
…Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow to launch a new era in American conservation efforts with an historic focus on public-private partnership. Vilsack made the announcement in Bay City, Mich.,…
UC Davis Report on Drought Impact
…the world. Much of the nation’s fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables are grown in the region’s 7 million acres of irrigated farmland. The analysis predicted several severe impacts for the…
UC Davis Study Determines Preliminary Findings of Economic Impact of Drought in Central Valley
…7 million acres of irrigated farmland. The center plans to release a more comprehensive report of the drought’s economic impact on the state’s irrigated agriculture this summer. The analysis was…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
…today. Mexico also recently announced it would expand American beef imports as well. A full range of U.S. beef and beef products can now be exported to Mexico, potentially increasing…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…the 141,000 acres harvested the previous year. The average yield was 1,737 pounds per acre, 8 pounds above 2012. American-Pima producers planted 187,000 acres, down 17 percent from last year….
Do You Check the Sugar Label?
…are subsidized and sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The Commerce Department is investigating the issue. American Sugar Alliance Spokesperson Phillip Hays says the ITC made the…
A Reminder for All California Farmers and Ranchers
…recover from losses due to drought, flooding and other natural disasters for decades and a strong farm safety net is important to sustain the success of American agriculture. Additional resources…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Pima Cotton: On May 2, 2014 USDA announced that the Foreign Agricultural Service will accept claims under the Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund for calendar year 2014. Catfish Inspection: On…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…way – strengthening America’s economy, small towns and rural communities. USDA’s investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values….