…they percolate too deeply into the soil and contaminate groundwater. Kevin Bronson, a soil scientist at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, Arizona, conducts research to show…
$27 Million Available to Support Local Food Sector
…and other appropriate state agencies. Funds will support research projects to address challenges and opportunities in marketing, transporting, and distributing U.S. agricultural products domestically and internationally. AMS will host a…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
By Fred Gale, USDA Economic Research Service Abstract: China has become a leading importer of pork as its hog production costs have grown. China-U.S. comparisons show that hog producers in…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…calls for more research on the health impact of chickens’ growth rates, to ensure that the future of bird health and welfare is grounded in scientific, data-backed research. “The National…
Merger Cases Go Before the EU
…their planned $60 billion merger. European Union regulators have concerns about what the merger will mean in terms of reducing research and development spending on agrochemicals. If that concern is…
2017 Crop Price Outlook Still Below Average
…and Ag Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri. Based on trends, Westhoff says prices will continue to be below average in 2017-2018 and be lower than 2016. Yields…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…country. The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff,…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…The Economics, The Media, The Politics Tom Hertz, economist at the USDA’s Economic Research Service, explained trends in the farm workforce, including declining immigration rates and rising labor costs. Even…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo Scholarship Available
…the future leaders of the agriculture industry,” said Jerry Sinift, CEO, International Agri-Center. “Our partnership with E.M. Tharp has been an incredible experience and we are honored to work with…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…focused on the growth and management of dairy calves and heifers. With a national membership of producers, allied industries and research leaders, DCHA seeks to provide the industry’s standards for…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…relations with Cuba could mean for American farmers and ranchers’ bottom lines. Dr. Steven Zahniser, an economist at the Agriculture Department’s Economic Research Service, set the stage by reviewing what…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…board includes eight importers, two domestic producers, seven foreign producers, and one first handler. The Board meets periodically to plan and review marketing and research activities that benefit the industry….
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…Watermelon Promotion Board in accordance with the Watermelon Research and Promotion Act and the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals…
Ethanol Exports Continue to Surge in November
by Ann Lewis, Research Analyst The United States exported 121.9 million gallons (mg) of ethanol in November—down 7% from October’s huge total, but still the third-largest monthly total in five…