…partnership with charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, the private sector and local, state and tribal governments to reduce food loss and waste in order to improve overall food security and conserve…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…Valley Hydrologic Model Well Logs, USGS Corcoran Clay Extent, DWR Irrigation District Coverage, USGS Hydrology and Points of Diversion. – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/blog/about-almond-board/california-almond-acreage-grows-trees-bring-benefits-agriculture-environment#sthash.AQBnf1KE.dpuf About Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Lawrence…
Bacterial Spot History Shows Losses
Bacterial spot could be a bigger issue this year with the spring rains and history shows it can be a significant problem for some varieties. Bacterial Spot History Shows Losses…
Monsanto Rejects Bayer Bid; Bayer Wants ‘Constructive Discussions’
Monsanto says it will reject the $62 billion bid from Bayer and seek a higher price. However, company officials say they believe a deal with the German-based Bayer could get…
Bayer Shareholders in Uproar Over Monsanto Bid
…percent drop in Bayer’s share price on Friday after the bid announcement came out the day before. John Benett of Henderson Global Investors called it an “immediate destruction” of shareholder…
NMPF Chairman: Dairy Farm Safety Net Needs Work
…purchase insurance-type coverage against poor margins caused either by low milk prices or high feed costs. “But the program is not completely fulfilling its intended objective as an effective safety…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…of an improved product mix, and despite the ongoing difficult agricultural market conditions, including low grain prices, high inventory levels in the distribution channels and tough weather conditions, all of…
Biomass Incentives Resumed by USDA
…establish and produce dedicated, nonfood energy crops for delivery to energy conversion facilities, and the department has expanded insurance coverage and other safety net options to support farmers producing biomass…
Agri View: Pollinators Habitat
…without the flowers getting pollinated, plants lose a chance at reproducing in a given year. Read more. [1] Memmott, J., P. G. Craze, N.M. Waser and M.V. Price. 2007. Global…
Bayer Releases More Info on Monsanto Bid
…employees of both companies alike. Our all-cash offer is compelling for Monsanto’s shareholders and represents a premium of 37 percent to the unaffected share price. We also expect to create…
Milk-for-Cheese Pricing Formula Adjustment
CDFA announces adjustment to milk-for-cheese pricing formula CDFA has released a letter to dairy processors and producers announcing a permanent adjustment in the price for milk sold for cheese production….
Study Reaffirms GMO Safety
…GE crops have decreased crop loss due to plant pests. However, the committee examined data on overall rates of increase in yields of soybean, cotton, and maize in the U.S….
Food Waste Goals
…to reduce food loss and waste by half by the year 2030. By taking action on the U.S. 2030 Food Loss and Waste Reduction goal (2030 FLW reduction goal), the…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
Survey Developed as Part of National Pollinator Action Research Plan Gives New Insight into Losses of Managed Bee Colonies The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released…