…cancer, according to the scientific literature. The antioxidant capacity of USDA Red was 42–53 percent higher than other spinach cultivars in five tests conducted over three years. ‘Betacyanin adds another…
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search For Remedies
…nine percent of the nucleotides in DWV’s RNA have polymorphic variants (places in the genetic sequence with natural alternatives) that are present at numbers higher than half of one percent…
Hemp Holds Value for Organic Growers
…biomass,” said Beck. “The biomass of a hemp crop doesn’t take a lot of inputs. It uses a lot of nitrogen, but it draws a lot of your nitrogen in…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…prices,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “USDA is here to support the economic stability of American agricultural producers by helping them maintain their competitive edge…
California Sued for Violating Constitution with Proposition 12
…the measure. “Prop 12 hurts the family on a budget with higher prices for pork, veal and eggs, and unfairly punishes livestock producers outside of California by forcing them to…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…have benefitted greatly from growing demand for U.S. beef in Japan. While Japanese consumers enjoy high quality U.S. beef, they unfortunately pay a higher price for U.S. beef due to…
USDA Announces Support for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…and technical assistance. The 2014 Farm Bill expanded the program’s reach to veterans. Grants are awarded to higher education institutions and nonprofit and community-based organizations to extend USDA’s engagement efforts…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
…barriers and supporting infrastructure to help grow demand for higher blends of ethanol. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF-Oct. 4, 2019) — The EPA announced a series of actions designed to…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…budget process to consider infrastructure projects to facilitate higher biofuel blends. The Administration will continue to work to address ethanol and biodiesel trade issues. Since taking office in 2017, the…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…improved, with plant cover 45 percent higher on sites with the recommended application rate compared to controls. Pulverized paper material applied at the recommended application rate on training grounds resulted…
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
…While domestic demand is at a high point, prices have not been reflective of that success. Economists note that the softening of the international market is a primary factor for…
Concerns Over New Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico
…reference prices and will also implement more stringent food safety measures for produce coming into the U.S. The increased oversight is creating some significant concern for some importers and retailers….
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…a higher price for U.S. beef due to the massive 38.5 percent tariff. Removing that tariff allows more Japanese consumers to enjoy more U.S. beef at a more competitive price….
Updated Import Restrictions for Various Seed Types
…of seed permit. Industry groups have raised concern that the restriction will negatively impact the availability of seed; ultimately increasing prices for consumers. Listen to the report below. Updated Import…