…the same company. Press release from the Animal Agriculture Alliance: October 24, 2016 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is extremely alarmed by the recent actions of Direct Action Everywhere, a…
Plenty of Pumpkins
…the smallest crop since the U.S. Department of Agriculture began tracking the sector in 2000. Pumpkins are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes squash, watermelons, gourds and cucumbers….
Federal Court to Decide Fate of R-CALF Suit
…against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees checkoff programs. R-CALF claims checkoff money is being used to promote international and domestic beef, and that there is no way for…
Rural Mainstreet Index Reaches Lowest Level Since Recession
…equipment-sales index sank to 13.1 from September’s 14.3. The overall Rural Mainstreet Index represents a snapshot of the rural economy of 10 agriculture-dependent states in the Midwest. From the National…
Vilsack Names Members and Alternates to the Hass Avocado Board
…Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order. Board members selected by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served…
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
…2017 show progressive increases, largely due to recovery in the U.S. beef sector and expectations of solid growth in poultry exports. U.S. beef exports are expected to increase by almost…
The Conversation About Food And Choices
The Agriculture Secretary says a much needed dialogue about food and connected choices between producers, sellers, and consumers is beginning to take place. Rod Bain has the story. Conversation…
Farm Profits and Adoption of Precision Agriculture
…use of yield maps has increased for peanuts, rice, and spring wheat as well. Read the full USDA Farm Profits and Adoption of Precision Agriculture report (including all charts). (.pdf)…
Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook
Slower Pace of Sugarbeet Harvest Results in Lower 2015/16 Sugar Production and Raised 2016/17 Production U.S. sugar production is projected to be 9.427 million short tons, raw value (STRV), a…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
Flood and fire officials from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), CAL FIRE and the National Weather Service (NWS) warn that weather and land conditions across California increase the…
Clinton, Trump Campaigns Talk Agriculture
…representatives saying the Farm Title and Nutrition Title should be kept together. Some of the other topics centered around regulations on agriculture, including the “Waters of the U.S. Rule.” Trade…
Promoting the Taste of America in India
…India for U.S. food and agricultural products. From U.S. pecans, dry beans, peas and lentils, to California walnuts and Washington apples, India offers a small but growing market for U.S….
Critical European Grapevine Moth Safeguarding Milestone Recognized
European Grapevine Moth (Image courtesy of UCANR) The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and…