…common goal of industrywide improvements in pest and pesticide management for individual crops such as almonds, tomatoes, strawberries, grapes, and olives. IPM benefits most from a transdisciplinary approach to developing…
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Brazil
…Grove Heights, Minn. 6. Commercial Creamery Co., Spokane, Wash. 7. Dayou USA Trade Co., Inc., Sandown, N.H. 8. E Energy Adams, LLC, Adams, Neb. 9. Green Plains, Inc., Omaha, Neb….
Almond Board: Gala Dinner at 2017 Almond Conference
…magic, comedy and music that’s perfect for the entire audience. According to the New York Theater Guide, Adam Trent is “so amazing, it’s hard to put into words. Your eyes…
NAFTA Talks Head to Canada Next Week
…through September 27th. The meeting follows the first set of talks in Washington, D.C., and the second round of talks held in Mexico City, Mexico earlier this month. However, rounds…
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
…percent Apples – $327 million, up 8 percent Lettuce – $277 million, up 6 percent Other top organic crops were strawberries, grapes, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, hay, spinach, and mushrooms. NASS…
Beef Cattle Contribute to Sustainable Food System
…to humans. The study says: “Livestock play, and will continue to play, a critical role in adding value to these residual products, a large share of which could otherwise be…
Lighthizer: NAFTA Negotiation at Warp Speed, May Not Be Successful
…also commented on China, calling the nation an “unprecedented” threat because of policies that subsidize domestic production, create national champions, force technology transfers and distort markets. From the National Association…
U.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
…farm productivity, and resource efficiencies such as land, water, air, input, and energy use.” Schneider said that among the specific goals being pursued by 2025 are: 1) reducing by 13…
Western Growers Hosting AgSharks Competition Next Month
…the offer, negotiate or decline. Companies interested in participating in AgSharks at Western Growers Annual Meeting can apply online at www.wga.com. The competition is planned for October 31st. From the…
Young Producer’s Perspective on the Dairy Business
…junior member. Credit Visit www.holsteinusa.com to learn more. by the Holstein Association USA with Andy Birch, Maple Grove Farm, Derby, Vermont From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA/NIFA Needs Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities
…City, Missouri Thursday, Oct. 26, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, Nov. 2, Sacramento, California Wednesday, Nov. 8, Hyattsville, Maryland Each session is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and end no later…
Agri View: Does it Really Matter?
…American Falls, Idaho, USA. Image of a conveyor belt in a food processing facility, and workers sorting russet potatoes. Stock photo ID: 382784428 Editorial Credit: B Brown / Shutterstock, Inc….
UC to Host Washington Forum on NAFTA Future
The University of California will bring together academics, policymakers, industry leaders and trade and political experts next Thursday (Sept. 21) for a one-day forum in Washington, D.C., on the renegotiation…
Strong Numbers for American Beef Exports
…America. Mexico was again the second-largest importer of American beef, increasing the quantity by 2 percent but dropping in value by 2 percent. Canada remained the fourth-largest market, with exports…