…fall and into the holiday season. In 1991, the Vidalia Onion Committee began to annually honor one individual with introduction into the Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame. The committee considers…
Beef and Beef Products to Peru
…Froman. “Not many years ago, there was little American beef going to Peru, but through the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, and agreements like this, we are seeing increased demand for…
National Ag Day
…there is an even greater demand for the food and fiber produced in the United States. 2016 National Ag Day Video Essay Contest Winner video by Ayodeji Ogunlana, South Texas…
Diversified Ag Field for College Students
…and demand for high potential talent: – 57,900 annual jobs available, B.S. and higher, food, renewable energy, environmental specialties – 35,400 agriculture, forestry/natural resources, and veterinary medicine graduates Agriculture Talent…
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…by demand-side programs. “In Australia, urban water efficiency was the quiet achiever – saving more water at lower cost and greater speed than supply options,” the report states. “California can…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
Everett Griner talks about the essential, but costly, foreign trade in today’s Agri View. Foreign Trade From USDA Economic Research Service Exports Global economic performance and population growth drive demand…
Wettest Months Finish Below Average
…the greater the likelihood California’s reservoirs will receive ample runoff as the snowpack melts to meet the state’s water demand in the summer and fall. View all the readings here….
Agri View: Food Prices
…not only supply and demand, but also the underlying price of grain for feeding the hens, Phillips said. Before the nearly catastrophic outbreak, the cost of a dozen eggs in…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…on cellulosic ethanol production and a program designed to expand the flex fuel infrastructure and increase demand for American Ethanol. “Measuring & Reporting Sustainability on the Farm: Progress and…
Drought Beer
…and 30% aroma types. In an email interview, Ann George, Executive Director of the Washington Hop Commission, said the growing demand for aroma varieties in recent years has completely reversed…
Agri View: GMO Production
…compare and contrast to our other fields. Our decision making is balanced by diversity of the markets we can access, the demand within those markets, and the productivity that we…
CWT Assists with 2.1 Million Pounds of Cheese, Butter and Whole Milk Powder Export Sales
…through the Export Assistance program, in the long-term, helps member cooperatives gain and maintain market share, thus expanding the demand for U.S. dairy products and the U.S. farm milk that…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…seen economic losses including job losses, fallowed land, and greater demand for a limited amount of water. A concerted approach is urgently needed to prepare California agriculture for future climate…
Crop Insurance Organic
…continued commitment to provide farmers with resources and tools to meet the growing demand for certified organic products. The Secretary made the announcement at the White House during remarks to…