…their families are encouraged to attend via telephone, smartphone or tablet from planters, harvesters, greenhouses, dairy barns, farm trucks, classrooms and carpool lines. According to AFBF national research polls, a…
California Dairies Answering the Call for Fertilizer Needs
…increased interest in composted manure comes at an important time for dairy farmers. “We’re really proud of the fact that we have a biproduct from dairy making that can be…
U. S. Wine Imports
…million gallons in fiscal year 2000 to 456 million gallons in 2021, reaching nearly $7.5 billion in value. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports most wine imports come from the European…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…ag organizations including the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Grains Council, Farmers for Free Trade, and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) also praised the announcement. USDEC noted that the…
May Revise Adds Support for Methane Emission Reduction Incentives
…further the already successful industry efforts to meet mandatory emission standards. Dairy methane programs, including the Alternative Manure Management Program would receive $48 million in support under the proposal. “We’ve…
Details on Lower Restaurant Spending During Pandemic
…habits during the pandemic. USDA Economic Research Service’s Food Expenditure Series shows significantly lower spending at restaurants during 2020, which was expected because of the many closures because of the…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-19-22
…pesticides while maintaining production and the continuing momentum for California dairy sustainability efforts. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Drones to Measure Methane at Dairies
…dairy farms. Image courtesy of Taylor Ruthford/UCR For years, the dairy industry has worked on ground-breaking ways to manage methane, which is inevitable anywhere cows are found. Methane is a…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…a research plant pathologist with ARS’s Application Technology Research Unit in Wooster, Ohio, is investigating the quinoa-friendly bacteria together with Paul Blackman, professor emeritus at Pennsylvania State University in University…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…of industry groups. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom described Taylor as “an outstanding nominee.” Both the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council…
Vilsack: ‘Don’t Lose Sight of Farm Families’
…the foundations of our country’s strength: education, research, food security, safe and affordable housing, and productive lands,” he said. “These are all areas that for far too long their funding…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
Researchers are working to learn more about potential alternative nematode control options that can be used in California carrot production. A screening trial was conducted in 2021 at the University…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-09-22
…secure a safe food supply amidst global uncertainty and detail on the 2022 CPS Research Symposium in June. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Avocados Are Good for More Than Guacamole
…risk compared to those who did not eat avocados.” The researchers conclude that replacing certain fat-containing foods like mayonnaise with avocado could lower cardiovascular disease risk. However, the research suggested…