…highest when compared to values reported in research of many foods commonly known for their antioxidant capacity, such as blueberries, pomegranates, cherries, and beets. The researchers wanted to better understand…
Global Food Insecurity Increased in 2022
Global food insecurity is rising. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New research from USDA’s Economic Research Service announced Tuesday shows global food insecurity increased by nearly ten…
Week in Review: Possible Resistance in Chickweed & Carbon Monitoring Investments
…on the carbon monitoring network is part of USDA’s overall plan to increase the implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices. A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that the amount…
Oral Arguments in Prop 12 Case Underway in Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments this week on a case centered on California’s Prop 12. In the case NPPC v. Ross, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)…
NCC Announces 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
…on the latest research, technology and issues affecting U.S. cotton production and processing. The BWCC, coordinated by the National Cotton Council, annually brings together the U.S. cotton industry to exchange…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…anticipates that eligible workers will be able to apply for support as early as November. The beneficiaries that will be serving farmworkers include the National Center for Farmworker Health, La…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
Interest in biologicals is prompting more research and development in the sector, but there is still room to improve the rate of adoption. Professor at Arizona State University, Kathleen Merrigan…
Report on Specialty Crops in USDA Programs
Image by Lisa Marie from Pixabay A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that the amount of specialty crops enrolled in federal risk management programs has nearly doubled in the last…
Strawberry Season Lasting Longer
…the many ways they can be enjoyed in snacks and meals.” Clinical research suggests eating just one serving of eight strawberries a day may improve heart health, help manage diabetes,…
Almond Update: Achievement Awards to Recognize Industry Contributions
…research-driven. That person could be directly in the almond industry day-to-day, or it could be a researcher that spans other commodities.” Last year, George Goshgarian, Sr. was the winner of…
Almond Update: Keeping Trees Safe from Fungal Pathogens
…plant pathology specialist at the Kearney Agriculture Research and Education Center, provided insight on the issue during a presentation at The Almond Conference last year. “Having the right diagnostic is…
Dairy Research Centers Celebrate 35 Years
…The network’s six centers include: California Dairy Innovation Center Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center Western Center for Dairy Research Wisconsin…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…about $12 billion to about $21 billion in 2020, not accounting for inflation. A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) highlights recent changes in growers’ use of the Noninsured…
Latest Data Shows California Farm Receipts Increased in 2021
…billion both made it back into the top 10 list for 2021. The figures are based on numbers published on September 1, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research…