…has accounted for 69 percent of the South’s 5.2-percent average annual increase in output. Relative to other districts, the South appears to have benefited from advantages in soil and climate,…
Funding to Support the Agricultural Sciences
…groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food…
Rural Economy Index Lower Again
…below growth neutral for the 20th straight month. * Loan volume soars to record level as banks reject fewer loan applications. * Almost one-third of bankers indicate no change in…
Progress on Canada Dairy Issue
…this.” His comments were praised by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who said he spoke with Trump about the Wisconsin farmers seeking help after being dropped following a change in Canada’s…
USDA Announces $4.8 Million Available to Support Food Safety Outreach Program
…Because of the diversity of crops and climate zones within the Western Region, the project is divided into four sub-regions that encompass 13 states and two territories. To date, 204…
Renewable Fuels Standard Heads to Court
…courtroom. The EPA will need to defend its waiver to set the conventional biofuel requirements below congressionally-set levels. The EPA will also argue it’s under no obligation to change who…
RFA Celebrates Earth Day 2017
…the use of low carbon fuels like ethanol. Indeed, the RFS has been America’s most potent and proven policy to combat climate change. Progressive carbon-reducing policies like the RFS should…
Funding to Educate the Future Agricultural Science Workforce
…production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or…
Food, Conservation Groups Invest in Soil to Sustain Food Production
…and a stable climate.” Share this Post Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan April 17, 2026 California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges April 15, 2026 California Citrus…
The Potential Effects of Increased Demand for U.S. Agricultural Exports on Metro and Nonmetro Employment
…positive change in total employment due to the hypothetical 10-percent increase in foreign demand for U.S. agricultural exports. However, regions with a greater share of both mining and non-food-and-beverage manufacturing…
USDA to Hold Expert Panel Meeting on Publication of Farm Operator Demographics
…new tables and data presentations are needed to publish data from the 2017 Census of Agriculture decision-making questions? How does NASS address publications in light of the specific change from…
Yellow Almond Trees More Widespread?
…also happens as well as the grower wanting to get out a little bit of nitrogen or water.” Doll said growers would usually see the color change in trees near…
Canada Responds to Dairy Trade Disagreement with U.S.
…taxes on ultra-filtered milk, which is used to make cheese. It had been imported tax-free but Canada changed direction after dairy farmers there complained. About 70 percent of dairy farmers…
NMPF Statement in Response to Canadian Ambassador’s Comments on Dairy Trade Dispute
…change in milk pricing, it is abundantly clear that the lost business incurred by U.S. farmers is directly tied to Canada’s milk pricing system. “The problems this pricing policy are…