…can’t afford having an insect in there.” One of the challenges with managing the pest is the amount of generations it has in a year. “Usually it has five to…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…exported, up 8 percent and 7 percent respectively from 2015, according to the USDA. “We saw a strong 2016 for U.S. pork exports, but we still face challenges with increased…
Scott Pruitt Confirmed and Sworn in as EPA Administrator
…commitment, hard work, perseverance and cooperation. As Attorney General for Oklahoma, he also led the State’s legal challenges against property rights intrusion while protecting Oklahoma’s natural resources and environment. Administrator…
House Agriculture Committee Considers Pros and Cons to Restricting SNAP Purchases
…a panel of witnesses who discussed the challenges of implementing product restrictions, the need for encouraging healthy purchasing habits, and the role that incentives and nutrition education can play in…
Influence of Income and Prices on Global Dietary Patterns by Country, Age, and Gender
…this report may be important when considering policy options for improving diets and addressing the challenges of NCDs related to dietary intake. However, programs focusing solely on increasing incomes or…
$1.7 Million to Support Research at Tribal Colleges and Universities
…the lens of both scientific and indigenous knowledge. NIFA invests in and advances innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated…
House Agriculture Committee Prepares for Farm Bill by Exploring Economic Outlook in Rural America
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to review the economic challenges facing rural America. Members heard from several witnesses who highlighted these factors, including low farm commodity prices, declining…
House Agriculture Committee Holding Farm Bill Hearing Wednesday
…since the Great Depression. The hearing, Rural Economic Outlook: Setting the Stage for the Next Farm Bill, features a panel of economists discussing the challenges farmers and ranchers are facing…
White Rot Highlights Garlic and Onion Meeting
…California Cooperative Extension. The garlic and onion industries continue to face challenges with white rot. GORAB CEO Robert Ehn told AgNet West last year that once the disease is in…
NCC Releases Economic Outlook
…of stability allowing mills to invest in new facilities and equipment, but the strength of the U.S. dollar is creating challenges for yarn exports. For 2017, the NCC is projecting…
Rural Hospitals Fear Cuts
Rural Hospital leaders told lawmakers this week that they are facing challenges to stay open for rural residents. Lawmakers said they are trying to find ways to protect and even…
Planners Report on Implementing Groundwater Law
…forward to the state coming in and managing your basin.” Johnson described the many, diverse interests in the region and the challenges that come with making sure all voices are…
Strong Finish for 2016 Red Meat Exports: New Volume Record for Pork
…to the strength of the U.S. dollar, U.S. beef overcame other severe challenges in these north Asian markets and achieved remarkable results,” Seng said. “Despite facing higher tariff rates in…
Trump Urged To Start Trade Talks With Japan
…agreements for the benefit of our producers.” Abe will be in Washington Friday to meet with Trump on a number of matters, including security challenges and bilateral trade. “A successful,…