…put,” says Sanchez. “It doesn’t run off like some farms.” Sanchez, who received a White House Champions of Change Award last summer, says he knows farmers resist change. “But we…
USDA WASDE Report At a Glance
…reduced soybean meal export prospects. Wheat: Projected 2016/17 U.S. ending stocks are raised 5 million bushels to 1,143 million on a reduction in food use. The food use change reflects…
New Administration May Benefit Seed Industry
A new administration likely means changes are coming on the regulation front for agriculture industries. Seed industry leaders say the new philosophies could be beneficial to their key issues. American…
Big Increases for Corn, Cotton and Rice
…percent from the 2015 crop. Production forecasts are released on a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. Late summer and fall harvests may change these estimates considerably….
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Research Beneficial to Agriculture
…our tour we discussed research initiatives on climate change, water efficiency, soil health and urban agriculture. Those are all crucial pieces as we look to position food production to meet…
Agri View: Cotton Picking
…change by next year. The reason is China is expected to dramatically increase their cotton imports. She has not been to strong recently. China is one of the world’s biggest…
Monitoring Plant Metabolism to Detect HLB
…Department of Technology at the University of California, Davis, is looking at the metabolism of citrus trees and analyzing changes as indicators of stress and disease. Plants’ metabolic pathways change…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…that vital research to work on new strategies to sustain pollinator health. Conserving Natural Resources and Combating Climate Change USDA is examining the potential of a suite of climate scenarios…
USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP
…and pollinator habitat, while playing a significant role in mitigating climate change,” said Taylor. “CRP Grasslands recognizes the conservation value of well-managed, working grazing lands and pasturelands. This new opportunity…
Pesticide Conversations Already Happening with Schools
…growers had already been having pesticide conversations with nearby schools and the only change would be putting this system online. Once growers were shown how to use the system, Arroyo…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…prevent pollution, such as using LED lighting and purchasing ENERGY STAR products. “Small business operators are not only real, local, economic assets, they are community role models, daily demonstrating climate…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…new approaches, leveraging environmental markets and improving the ability to measure the impact of conservation actions on the landscape. For example, The Climate Trust has launched a Working Lands Carbon…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for…
No Interest Rate Hike, for Now
…two percent target. Some analysts speculate a move is more likely in December because the Fed was not interested in making a change less than a week before a national…