…more investments and innovation to make the available labor, to make it more efficient,” said David Magaña, Senior Fresh Produce Analyst for RaboResearch. “Innovation will have to happen either in…
House Agriculture Hearing on Credit for Farmers
…chairman David Scott of Georgia said those producers face difficulties in obtaining credit that our more seasoned and established producers may not encounter. “Historically, these groups of producers tend to…
Popcorn’s Effects on Gut Microbiomes
…by Prof. David Holding based on naturally occurring changes within a small number of genes that influence the amount and kind of protein in the popcorn kernels, referred to as…
War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
…bill wegener on Unsplash Arizona Rep. David Schweikert’s fears in March that war in Ukraine would lead to increased hunger and starvation are now being confirmed by news reports and…
Representative David Scott on Climate and Agriculture
…of Climate Research in Agricultural Resiliency.” In his opening statement, Chairman Representative David Scott of Georgia gave his thoughts on the importance of the topic. “Climate change poses a threat…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
The House Agriculture Committee met Wednesday to discuss dairy provisions in the Farm Bill. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-GA) says while the creation of the Dairy Margin Coverage…
Representatives Discuss Access to SNAP Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
…Scott DesJarlais of Tennessee has in the past questioned USDA on the issue and brought it up again during the hearing. He directed his question at Dan Giacomi, the SNAP…
Questions About Carbon Markets Remain
…More than 2,500 people are attending, including political leaders, business heads, and more. There’s a big focus this year on agriculture-related topics. University of California, San Diego, professor David Victor…
Witness Intimidation at House Ag Hearing on Cattle Markets
…about how these practices affect their businesses, however, only three made it to the hearing. The fourth witness canceled out of fear. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott explained during…
House Ag Committee Hearing on SNAP Benefits
…to as the Farm Bill, more than 75 percent of the spending in the bill is for nutrition programs such as SNAP. Chairman David Scott of Georgia used his opening…
Rep. Scott: Work on 2023 Farm Bill On Track
U.S. Rep. David Scott The 2018 Farm Bill faced months of delays that left the nation without farm bill programs from the expiration of the 2014 Farm Bill on September…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…during the hearing. In his opening statement, House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia said, “This hearing is an important opportunity for us to reflect on commodity programs in the…
Understanding Weeds Help with Your Plan to Eradicate Them
How understanding weeds will help with your plan to eradicate them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dandelion seed head Crabgrass (Carthamus Tinctorius) Image by David Mark from…
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
…organic fresh produce sales grew by 5.5 percent over 2020 and more importantly they topped $9 billion in sales for the first time.” Photo by Scott Webb on Pexels.com Organic…