…which centers on the development of new integrated pest management (IPM) tactics, technologies, practices, and strategies. Since 2014, $32.5 million has been awarded through CPPM to further critical research and…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…40,000 local and regional food businesses and infrastructure projects since between 2009. Industry data estimates that U.S. local food sales totaled at least $12 billion in 2014, up from $5…
Strawberry Commission Answers ‘Dirty Dozen’
…be noted that the authors of this list actually named conventionally grown strawberries as a “best food” in a report published in October 2014. The list authors recommend people consume…
Agri View: Egg Prices
…in 2016, a decrease from the 2015 average of $1.84, but higher than the $1.42 in 2014, before the past year’s avian flu outbreak that hit producers in Iowa and…
Farms Face Increased Financial Pressure, FB President Tells Ag Subcommittee
…factors like depreciation, inventory change and other non-cash costs, declined from $123 billion in 2013 to $56 billion in 2015 and is estimated at $55 billion for 2016. Longer-term projections…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…understanding of the effectiveness of the 2014 Farm Bill programs and identify the organization’s advocacy priorities for the next Farm Bill process. Family farmers and ranchers are invited to complete…
Agri View: Drone On
…to planting and harvesting crops. All told, the agricultural robot market is expected to grow to $16.3 billion by 2020 from $817 million in 2013, according to the latest Bank…
Grapefruit, Lemons Tangerines Change in April Crop Forecast
…11 percent from the 2014 – 15 crop. Grapefruit – The 2015 – 2016 California grapefruit forecast is 7.80 million cartons, up 5 percent from the January forecast but down…
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations
…history when an eligible family member joins the operation. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, protects participating dairy producers when the margin – the difference between the…
Grants to Help Ag Producers Increase Value of Their Products
…in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. More information on how USDA investments are connecting producers with consumers and expanding rural economic opportunities is available in Chapter IV of…
Conserving Water in California
…emissions by an additional .6 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually—or approximately 114,592 passenger vehicles. California has faced a drought of unprecedented magnitude since 2011. In early 2014, California…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…Forecast To Continue Into 2016 Both net cash and net farm income are forecast to decline for the third consecutive year after reaching recent highs in 2013 for net farm…
Aquaculture Research
…economic growth. Since 2014, this program has awarded nearly $2.5 million in funding. For information on last year’s funded projects, visit the NIFA website. Applications are due May 17. Please…
Agri View: Farmland Value
…The United States pasture value increased to $1,330 per acre, or 2.3 percent above 2014. The Southeast region was unchanged from 2014. The Lake States region had the highest increase…