…set out by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s National Organic Program and be certified compliant by an approved agent of the program. Survey results are available at www.nass.usda.gov/organics or the Quick…
California Avocados Delicate Relationship With NAFTA
Some industry groups claim the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has hurt California growers because of unfair competition from Mexico. That is not the case for the avocado industry,…
U.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
…build upon the strong environmental gains already achieved over the past 30 years. “Our industry wants to be the supplier of choice for those who are committed to only buying…
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
…genetics. Genetics Birch also credits the Holstein Association USA with helping him get a foothold in the dairy industry, starting as a junior member. Credit Visit www.holsteinusa.com to learn more….
USDA/NIFA Needs Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities
…than 5 p.m. The sessions will be webcast live, transcribed, and made available for playback. Session attendees must register via https://nifa.usda.gov/nifalistens by Thursday, Oct. 12. In addition, written comments may…
Agri View: Does it Really Matter?
Everett Griner talks about how our food is grown and processed, and if it really matters in today’s Agri View. Does it Really Matter? Image Credit: American Falls, Idaho, USA….
John Deere Equipment About to Get Smarter
…In 1999 the company bought the global positioning company NavCom Technology, whose firmware became the basis for the satellite guidance systems in Deere machines. Blue River has been listed on…
Stocking Your Aquaponics System with Fish
Cathy Isom has some suggestions about the best fish species to source for your aquaculture or aquaponics system. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Stocking Your Aquaponics System…
Getting Started With Aquaponics
Cathy Isom has some tips about getting started with an aquaculture or aquaponics system. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Getting Started With Aquaponics An aquaculture or aquaponics…
GMO-Free Labeling Fear Based
…a “Peel Back the Label” campaign as 70 percent of American consumers look at food labels when making purchasing decisions, and says some labels are misleading. For instance, one company…
Funding to Recruit and Educate a More Diverse Agricultural Workforce
…involve scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring, and training of committed, eligible multicultural scholars. Eligible applicants include land-grant institutions, colleges and universities with significant minority enrollments and the capacity…
Cattlemen Launch Month Long Media Campaign for Comprehensive Tax Reform
…for agricultural producers. The campaign will be centered around a new website, CattlemenForTaxReform.com, and will run through September. “We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enact truly comprehensive tax reform, and…
NIFA Support for Food and Agricultural National Needs Fellowship Grants Program
…their potential to complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the USDA. The request for applications also supports international study or thesis/dissertation research travel allowances for…