…Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). “This investment continues California’s ongoing innovation in agricultural water use efficiency,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Farmers involved in this program are making positive on-farm…
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Alfalfa, Canola, and Sugarbeets in the United States
…were also relatively high in Washington and Colorado. ARMS data from 2013 suggest that farmers who planted GE HT alfalfa had higher yields than farmers who planted conventional seeds. On…
Optimizing Oats for Use as Dairy Forage
…the cows contented. The National Cooperative Dairy Herd Improvement Program has been tracking Bossy’s milk yields since 1905. Over the years, this program has made enormous contributions to dairy cattle…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will hold a public meeting in Denver, Colo., April 19-21, 2017. The board meeting provides a forum for the organic community to provide input…
Wisconsin Farm Family Delivers White House Christmas Tree to First Lady
The farm family who are the winners of the National Christmas Tree Association Grand Champion tree contest have just delivered to First Lady Michelle Obama what will soon be the…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
California’s Central Valley joins national network U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced three new public-private partnerships that will create economic opportunities in Elgin, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Chicago. The Food…
Agri View: Farm Income Outlook
…year for farmers. I did more than one income outlook forecast that pointed to 2016 being a lot better than the last couple of years. But now, here is a…
Black Friday
…And indeed Matt Shay, President of the National Retail Association, says that according to their consumer surveys it looks like people are going to follow Barbara’s advice. “they will spend…
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…While compliance is still a crucial part of its activities, the Board now engages in production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality control…
Agri View: America’s Youth Convention
…is the National FFA Convention. They come from all over the nation. FFA, that’s Future Farmers of America, is one of the oldest youth organizations in America. Probably the largest…
Report Highlights Scientific Research
…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Biotechnology Regulatory Services (APHIS-BRS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s International Services (APHIS-IS), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Economic Research Service (ERS),…
Pro-GMO Labeling Group Fined
…522, but didn’t register its political action committee or identify its 3,100 donors until after the election. The initiative later failed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Next Ag Secretary Likely to have Indiana Ties
…of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Conner is a Purdue University graduate who has previously served as the Deputy USDA Secretary. Also on the list is Mike McCloskey, a…
Vilsack Says RFS Will Survive Trump Administration
…the U.S. Energy Department. Farm Futures reports that President-elect Trump told the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association earlier this year that the U.S. should increase ethanol mandates, but in September his…