…students in grades 7-11, who demonstrate financial need, and are planning activities outside of class to gain hands-on experience and develop skills in agriculturally-related areas. The gift will also assist…
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
…does not see the situation improving for farmers, particularly with minimum wage going up and recent passage of the state agricultural-overtime bill. “It really is in the hands of growers…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
The current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Corn: Corn production is forecast at 15.057 billion bushels, down 36 million from last month as a lower forecast yield more…
Advisory Committee on Animal Health Seeks Nominations for Membership
…advises the Secretary of Agriculture on strategies, policies, and programs to prevent, control, or eradicate animal diseases. The committee considers agricultural initiatives of national scope and significance and advises on…
Nut-based Feed Satisfies Trout’s Protein Requirements
…In an effort to develop ingredients high enough in protein for use as aquacultural feed, scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit in…
Slight Decrease in Citrus Crop Forecast
Erick Candi Erick, agricultural statistics administrator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Florida Agricultural Statistics Service (FASS), issued the initial citrus crop forecast of the 2016-17…
Wheat Import Forecast Trimmed for Egypt
…in 2016-17 by around three percent from the previous season to 8.6 million metric tons. That is just below USDA’s official 8.75 million metric ton import outlook. From the National…
FFA Announces Record Membership
…also grew, increasing from 7,757 to 7,859. The top six student membership states are Texas, California, Georgia, Oklahoma, Ohio and Missouri. Interest in FFA and agricultural education also continues to…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…of college was with an agricultural start-up company and I have been passionate about the importance of research and innovation in food and agriculture ever since,” said Cameron. “I look…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…Agricultural labor reduction concerns; Potential food waste and food desert reduction concepts throughout the industry supply chain; and Advocating agricultural-based jobs to potential new farmers, and providing training, mentoring and…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…state departments of agriculture, state agricultural experiment stations, and other appropriate state agencies to assist in exploring new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products, and to encourage research…
USDA Issues Sour Egg Board Report
…an Agricultural Marketing Service review after Egg Board emails became public. Politico reports the emails appeared to show a coordinated campaign against San Francisco-based Hampton Creek and its egg-less mayo….
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…being used. Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen spoke with AgNet West and said their new program is a two part initiative. “It’s providing additional information, increasing the level of…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…is “more likely than you think,” but not from a favored agricultural source. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, has submitted a question regarding animal agriculture for…