…farm and ranch families continue to face challenges to passing their family businesses to the next generation. The AFBF-endorsed Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 was introduced in the House…
Geneticist Edward Buckler Awarded First NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences
…variation to be rapidly combined to produce a more productive, sustainable crop while addressing specific needs such as disease tolerance, nutrient quality or growing environment. Speeding such variety development is…
Six California Projects that Reduce Pesticide Use
…leadership, education and outreach by California based organizations that carry out pest management. The six projects use integrated pest management (IPM) to manage pests, combining preventive and natural strategies such…
Three Named as USDA Deputy Secretary Candidates
…Department of Agriculture for now is Michael Young, USDA’s Office of Budget and Program Analysis director. He will serve as acting secretary until the Senate confirms former Georgia Governor Sonny…
Trump EPA Plan Calls for Eliminating WOTUS
…and unnecessary.” A leaked agency action plan for the administration lists WOTUS, along with Clean Air Act greenhouse gas regulations, the Clean Power Plan and the Total Maximum Daily Load…
In South State, Lingering Drought Worries Farmers
…inches of rain, he said. Still, it hasn’t been enough, not in a region dependent on groundwater. “For us to have meaningful underground aquifer recharge, we will need to exceed…
NOW Cost Pistachio Growers $100 Mil
…pest management that almond growers employ. 2016 might have been a banner year for the pest. “In 2016, I’d say we didn’t see some cost to the industry, we saw…
Georgia Agriculture Under Former Governor Sonny Perdue
…soybeans and peanut production doubled in the state. During his time as governor, he focused on agriculture issues including water management and making tax code changes that were beneficial to…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
…option of not submitting nominees. The National Pork Board and the Delegate Body were established under the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985. By law, USDA’s Agricultural…
Role of Fossil Fuels in the U.S. Food System and the American Diet
…and nutrient targets in the DGA, with no consideration for how much diets will actually change. In this diet, energy use (in Btu) is reduced by 74 percent. • For…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…the federal farm bill will result in positive investments to our communities, our health and agricultural economy.” The current farm bill, the Agricultural Act of 2014 will expire next year…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…economic impact of citrus greening disease is measured in the billions,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “NIFA investments in research are critical measures to help the citrus industry survive and…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…That means protecting risk management programs, continuing to grow the renewable fuels industry, expanding foreign markets and increasing demand for U.S. agricultural products throughout the world. We stand ready to…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Predictor
Navel Orangeworm, or NOW, is a big problem for almond growers. AgNet West caught up with UCCE Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor for the Sacramento Valley, Emily Simms, at the…