…two weeks after USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) decided that, based on its review of the value of four trademarks the National Pork Board purchased from NPPC, it would continue…
Agri View: Olives in Florida?
Everett Griner talks about olives as an alternative to citrus in Florida in today’s Agri View. Olives in Florida? From: Florida Olive Council The Florida Olive Blooming Olive Tree –…
Wildland Fires in a Tube
…States (Credit: Yongho Kim) According to the National Fire Center, two fires are burning right now in my state of North Carolina alone. When you consider what could be happening…
Two Sides of TPP
…as the National Farmers Union are also against the TPP as it currently stands. However, other major groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association say not…
Fighting Drought With Soil
…Ghezzehei (UC Merced); and Peter Nico and William Riley (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory). The grant is one of four awards totaling more than $4.8 million from University of California President…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Nearly 60 million Americans live in rural areas, and their value and impact through the agriculture industry can be felt both domestically and…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…and habitat for wildlife and pollinators. They’re an essential part of ecosystems and benefit conservation efforts on America’s private lands. This week marks National Wildflower Week, a great time for…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…in a generation to ensure the health and sustainabilty of our national forests and grasslands 4.Set the first-ever national food waste reduction goal of 50 percent by 2030 5.Established seven…
Research into Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Methods
…available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Established by the 2008 Farm Bill and re-authorized in the 2014…
New Cost Studies for Growing Almonds
…years. The study for organic almonds takes into consideration growing conditions in the northern San Joaquin Valley and complying with the National Organic Program. This study is based on an…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Market Promotion Program grants that support direct-to-consumer marketing activities in cities, and Local Food Promotion Program grants that support food hubs, farm-to-retail, and related projects. National…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…(AMR). This funding is available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, and administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)….
Agri View: Cattle Ranching
…added Elk ranching to their rangeland. From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Beef Industry Statistics • Number of farms and ranches specializing in beef cattle: 619,172 (USDA 2012 Ag Census) •…
NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization; Welcomes Two New Employees
In an effort to further advance the National Milk Producers Federation’s strategic agenda, Emily Meredith, formerly NMPF’s vice president of animal care, has been promoted to chief of staff, the…