…dairy sector has been a clear winner from global trade, as improved policies and a focus on export marketing has opened new doors for “Made in America” dairy foods. The…
Unified Bee Health Data Key to Finding Trends
…bees. The Bee Informed program is a growing partnership that several institutions started five years ago. “The basic idea behind the Bee Informed partnership is that we want to collect…
USDA NASS Conducting Certified Organic Survey
…certified organic farming grows. This survey will be another step forward by USDA in its commitment to helping certified organic agriculture thrive and will ensure that future decisions impacting the…
40 Percent of Farms Managed by Multiple Operators
…Also, additional operators can offer other resources, such as capital or farmland. Having a secondary operator may also provide a successor when an older principal operator phases out of farming….
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…from a honeybee conference in Texas, said beekeepers across the nation are reporting bee losses. “We put the bees to bed in the winter with everything they need—big, strong hives—and…
Bill Would Move H2A Program to USDA
…or a paper application. It would require a more user-friendly online system. The bill would bring an end to “burdensome requirements on advertising and prevailing practice surveys.” The legislation would…
Western View: Ag Secretary Perdue is a Good Choice
…war. He sounds like an excellent choice. Last December Purdue told Politico that he sees the new Ag Secretary’s job as insuring “That USDA branches across the nation are friendly…
Six California Projects that Reduce Pesticide Use
…protect bees. One undertaking provides almond growers with hedgerow seeds. The hedgerows provide habitat for bees as well as natural predatory insects beneficial in managing plant pests. Media interested in…
NMPF, USDEC Urge Trump Administration Not to Cede Export Opportunities
…urge the Trump Administration to look for future opportunities to increase our dairy exports in Asia and around the world. Our competitors have been successfully negotiating trade agreements over the…
2017 Food Trends
…proteins, sauces, vegetables and starches. Food and beverages will see some new twists with sour components becoming more menu-friendly. And for dessert, watch out for more so-called “freak shakes” –…
Agri View: A Clear Misunderstanding
Everett Griner talks about consumers misunderstanding the farmer and farming in today’s Agri View. A Clear Misunderstanding I think it is fair to assume that one of the most difficult…
In South State, Lingering Drought Worries Farmers
…of January. “I got a pretty good storm right before Christmas, but then I’ve been having all these little storms that have been keeping me out of the field,” he…
Georgia Agriculture Under Former Governor Sonny Perdue
Agriculture can rest assured that former Georgia Governor and now Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue will be friendly to farmers and ranchers. With strong ties and being very much involved…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…a robust farm safety net, promotes farming and ranching practices that are environmentally sound and provides important nutritional funding for our citizens. How our California Congressional delegation helps to shape…