…U.S. has heavily invested in milk production, Europe and other regions that faced production constraints focused their effort and investment on technology for the processing sector. And, in 2017, many…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
Experience farming and ag research first hand with two Pre-Forum Field Trips prior to the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum. Early arrivals may take part in two tour options on Wednesday,…
Feeding Minds Press Will Focus on Accurate Agriculture Books for Children
…modern agriculture. The stories will show farmers using technology to better grow crops and livestock. We’ve already looked at some stories and we’re excited to move forward.” Feeding Minds Press…
Food Apps to Cut Down on Food Waste
…as technology would have it, there are ways a smartphone can actually help stop food waste. That’s right, there’s an app for that. Actually four. The app Olio empowers neighbors…
Perdue Unveils Farmers.gov, Interactive Website for Agricultural Producers
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveils Farmers.gov at a breakfast hosted by the Michigan Farm Bureau. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today unveiled Farmers.gov, the new interactive one-stop website for…
Almond Update: Census Deadline Approaching
…the deadline to participate is next week. Listen to Sauer’s interview From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reminds our…
USDA Launches MARS
Delivering Market Data to Agricultural Producers Around the Globe Faster and Easier The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the launch of a new electronic data…
Former AFBF Lobbyist Takes Syngenta Job
…Government Relations, Syngenta. “She will contribute to our sustainable agriculture policy expertise. As one of the foremost experts on farm policy in the United States, with an exceptional background in…
International Agri-Center Prepares For 51st World Ag Expo®
International Agri-Center® to hold its 51st World Ag Expo® farm show on February 13-15, 2018 The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo® boasts more than 1,500…
Elderberry Project Evaluates Viability of California Production
…Program in collaboration with Cloverleaf Farm, UC Davis Department of Food Science and Technology, the UC Agriculture Issues Center, along with four Central Valley growers. The UC study is designed…
Census of Agriculture – Deadline Coming Fast
…in community planning, farm assistance programs, technology development, farm advocacy, agribusiness setup, rural development, and more. Farm operations of all sizes which produced and sold, or normally would have sold,…
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
…as pigs and turkeys against both human- and animal-disease-causing Salmonella. In experiments, the vaccine protected pigs against two types of Salmonella-Typhimurium and Choleraesuis. It also protected turkeys against Typhimurium and…
Ag Broadband Coalition Hails Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act
…essential for production agriculture. “Bringing together the Agriculture Department, the Federal Communications Commission and public and private stakeholders to address the needs of precision agriculture ensures current and future generations…
Alternative Antibiotic Gives Piglets a Boost
…enzyme as a possible alternative to antibiotics for promoting pig health and growth. Photo by Gloria Solano-Aguilar Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists found that L-glutamine fed to piglets produced positive…