Organic farming is a rapidly growing segment of U.S. agriculture. Organic vegetables, fruits, and livestock make up the bulk of the entire segment. However, a new USDA report shows organic…
Kiwifruit Supplies Cause Jump in Price
…United States, with less than 300 growers farming approximately 3,700 acres. The majority of California production is comprised of the Hayward variety, but the industry has been working with new…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…the program. Listen to the report: More from The Almond Board of California: Studies show that planting forage provides honey bees with better nutrition, and healthy honey bees mean better…
USDA Agency-led Group Profiles U.S. Aquaculture for World Report
ARS research helps catfish producers, like these in Mississippi, improve fish quality and quantity. Photo by Stephen Ausmus. Charting a course ahead for the conservation and sustainable farming of freshwater…
Countdown to Census: What You Need To Know
…the online questionnaire to make it more convenient for producers. “The updated online questionnaire is very user-friendly – it can now be used on any electronic device and can be…
Livestock Guard Dog
…dog. Livestock guard dogs, or L-G-D’s, are typically over 100 pounds and; good with their owners. But not so friendly with other dogs or sneaking predators. They absolutely know what…
AFBF Submits Regulatory Reform Priorities
…exemptions for normal farming practices under the Clean Water Rule. Creep USDA will continue to accept comments over the next year. Schlegel says this is a good opportunity to ease…
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Brazil
…Missouri, Texas 16. Renewable Fuels Association, Washington, D.C. 17. That Crazy Bee Guy, Springfield, Ohio 18. United Dairymen of Arizona, Tempe, Ariz. 19. United Global Enterprises, LLC, Marietta, Ga. 20….
National Farm Safety Week
…of this year’s 74th annual event is “Putting Farm Safety into Practice.” Farming ranks as the most dangerous industry in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, every…
Agri View: Georgia Citrus Farming
Everett Griner talks about citrus farming in Georgia in today’s Agri View. Georgia Citrus Farming…
Study: Organic Farming Reduces Carbon Emissions
A study by the Organic Center says organic farming lowers carbon emissions. The study, according to the organization, provides a new significant proof point that organic agricultural practices build healthy…
CDFA, Agricultural Stakeholders Invite Federal Trade Officials to California
…appropriate designee, to visit our state and meet with our agricultural representatives. This trip will allow the opportunity to visit farming operations as well as discuss trade priorities with California’s…
USDA Restructuring Efforts Move Forward
…agency more customer friendly. The actions involve innovation, consolidation and the rearrangement of certain offices into more “logical organizational reporting structures,” according to USDA. The most notable change is the…
Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue reiterated his strong support for President Trump’s tax reform agenda, as the president outlined in North Dakota. Perdue issued the following statement: “Farming is…