The highly respected Extension Cotton Specialist for the University of California is recognized for his commitment to growers and leadership across the industry Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hutmacher An Extension…
$2.9 Million Available for Biorefinery Research
…successful scale-up and reliable continuous operation of integrated biorefineries. Funding may be used to reduce risk and provide resources to accelerate commercialization of advanced or cellulosic biofuels and bioproducts. Applications…
Changing Consumer Food Trends
…predict about the New Year, Americans will continue to eat. Where those meals come from and what will tempt the consumer to buy such foods, is another story. According to…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…that advocates for changes within the department. More information about the Office of the Ombudsperson is available at USDA dot gov slash ombudsperson. (www.usda.gov/ombudsperson). From the National Association of Farm…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…by the federal government. The new, Republican-led Congress will likely take up regulatory-reform legislation early in the coming session. “Regulatory reform is a very broad way of defining the problems…
ChemChina-Syngenta Deal Delayed
…buy of Swiss group Syngenta by ten working days to April 12th, according to Reuters. Syngenta said in a statement the two companies had asked for the extension to allow…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…month represents about 6 to 7 percent of total annual sales. Table wine also sees a spike in sales—with the last eight weeks of the year averaging 9 to 10…
License Plate Program Awards Ag Education
…California; ‘LearnAboutAg’ assemblies at elementary schools hosted by California Foundation for Ag in the Classroom; an agricultural leadership program in Monterey County for community leaders and professions; and support for…
New Zealand Will Open to U.S. Cooked Turkey Products
…of opening the pathway for U.S. turkey products in New Zealand actually began in 2002 with USDA and the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council. Meatingplace says the lack of…
New Congress Targeting Regulations
…the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny, or REINS Act. According to USA Today. The REINS Act would require that before any new major regulation could take effect,…
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
…snapshot of current and historical weather conditions, see DWR’s “Water Conditions” and “Drought” pages: Water Conditions Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/waterconditions.cfm Drought Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/index.cfm Everyday water conservation tips at Save Our Water: http://www.saveourwater.com…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
…our own survival. We must export. We must import. It is not the only commodity but agricultural trade tops the list of goods traded. That’s what we know and understand….
GIPSA Reduces Fees for Weighing and Inspection Services
…USGSA provides FGIS’ with the authority to charge and collect reasonable fees to cover the cost of performing official services. For additional information about FGIS visit the GIPSA website: www.gipsa.usda.gov…
Debt-To-Asset Ratios Projected to Climb 13%
Economists are watching the farm economy numbers closely. An Ag Web Dot Com article says they’re watching for signs as to the current downturn in the ag economy driving it…