…expectations is a long-term trend. At this time last year, just three percent of the producers who responded felt their operation was better off financially than the previous year. That…
Agri View: Growing Population Challenges
…to see how. Improvements in productivity. That came from investors and all of the research and development. That brought us better seeds, better chemicals, and much better farm equipment. So,…
Copyright Office Wants Congress To Handle “Right to Repair”
A U.S. Copyright Office report says it no longer wants to review exemptions to Section 1201 of the Digital Millenium Copyrights Act every three years. Industry-by-industry reviews have led to…
Farmland Market Trend Hard to Define
…best description may be “steady, with exceptions.” The report says the reason trends are hard to figure out is some farmland sells at better prices than expected while other farmland…
Fascinating Firefly Facts
…know there is nothing better on a warm summer evening than sitting on the back porch watching quite a show as these beauties light up. But if you’ve ever wondered,…
Agri View: Cleaner Living
…for a cleaner environment, we no longer have DDT. We do have cleaner air. Cleaner water. And, much better quality soil than we would have had. Farmers, pest control companies,…
Farmers Assess Impact of Recent Heat Wave
…said. He credited tomato-plant breeders with developing varieties better able to withstand heat, and said the recent weather could help them refine their research. “If there’s some good things that…
State Funds Authorized to Combat ACP
Governor Brown signed the 2017 Budget Act, authorizing $10 million in funding to go towards preventing the spread of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and the disease it can carry, huanglongbing…
Ag Terrorism Act Arrives at President Trumps Desk
The Securing our Agriculture and Food Act recently passed through both the Senate and House of Representatives in a bipartisan fashion. It now awaits the final approval of President Trump….
Better Beef Access in China Will Take Time
…few and far between. Derrell Peel, an Ag Economist at Oklahoma State University, says it’s a long-term project to build up beef export numbers to China. “There are some restrictions…
Agri View: Beef Exports to China
…the agriculture, has not met expectations. Having an impact on all U.S. production. But, the good news is, it is getting better. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
Research on Pests and Beneficial Species Funding from USDA
…will also help to develop better strategies to foster the beneficial insects and microbes that have potential to combat pests.” AFRI is America’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and…
Almond Board: FSMA Presentations
The Almond Board recently hosted its annual Food Quality and Safety Symposium, which highlights advancements in food safety technology and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The one-day symposium covers…
Agri View: Raising a Newly Improved Potato
…trying to grow a better potato. If they succeed, I want to try one. I bet I won’t be able to tell the difference. That’s Agri View for today. I’m…