…the Department of Education, Housing and Urban Development, and the National Science Foundation. The Science Fellows collaborate with leading scientists from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service–one of the world’s premier scientific…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring “Real California Milk Month”
…below: PROCLAMATION California prides itself on its vibrant agricultural sector, of which the dairy industry forms a key part. Our dairy farms contribute in innumerable ways to the state’s economic…
Naval Orangeworm Headlines Almond Symposium
…up and down the valley presenting on Nitrogen and potassium in orchards, disease management and irrigation systems. Almond Symposium Research Scientist Joel Siegel presented his findings regarding the navel orangeworm,…
Ag Leadership Names Four New Board Members
…life trustee of Claremont McKenna College. Bob Cherenson is one of eight partners at Turlock-based Lander Veterinary Clinic, which serves large production-oriented food animal operations, particularly dairy farms. He is…
Growers’ Input Helping Researchers in Organic Strawberry Study
Growers are playing a critical role in setting priorities for research efforts towards the development of new organic strawberry production systems. Julie McPeake reports. Research in Organic Strawberry Study…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…mean for their businesses. The University of Illinois (lead for the National Coalition for Producer Education [NCPE]), along with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University…
April 2014 Dairy Information Bulletin Released by CDFA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture released the April 2014 Dairy Information Bulletin today. Production of all milk on farms and ranches in California during April 2014 totaled 3.671…
Agriculture Groups Urge TPP Deal Without Japan
The National Pork Producers Council today joined the International Dairy Foods Association, the National Association of Wheat Growers, the USA Rice Federation and the U.S. Wheat Association in calling on…
Agribusiness Export Training Seminars
…exports and markets, as well as where to find sources of marketing research to develop knowledge of business practices and opportunities for entry. Information on how to take advantage of…
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
…and low-fat dairy products. With so many food options available, it is often difficult for consumers to determine the best foods to put on their plates when the budget is…
The First Livestock and Dairy Outlooks for 2015
What can livestock and dairy producers expect in the way of production and price per USDA’s first forecasts for next year? Rod Bain reports. The First Livestock and Dairy Outlooks…
USDA Role in Feeding World and Addressing Climate Change
There are a lot of conflicting views when it comes to climate change. Agriculture Department research and programs are balancing the need to increase food production while lessening impacts of…
New Research Paper Debunks Myth
A new research paper debunks the myth that carcass quality must come at the expense of maternal function. Cyndee Campbell reports. New Research Paper Debunks Myth…
That Summer Cheeseburger Will Not Be A Cheap Burger
You may be shocked at what research has turned up about the cost of one of the main summer food items for outdoor grilling. Gary Crawford has the report….