…conducted by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of organic farms varies across the country. California organic farms were 20 percent of the U.S. total, with 2,805 certified…
Agri View: Ornamental Fish
…been domesticated and are produced on farms, it is important to remember that many species are also collected from the wild and are not in limitless supply. To help promote…
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
USDA Helps Farms and Small Businesses Conserve Energy and Save Costs Grants for Energy Audits and Renewable Energy Development are Provided through the Rural Energy for America Program Agriculture Secretary…
Veteran’s Vision
…approaching 60 with 40% over 65. 63% of our farms are in the last generation. Therefore succession planning is critical in our farming future. 2.3 million veterans and transitioning service-members…
Agri View: Olives in Florida?
…helped define Florida as the Sunshine State. Yet, the onset of citrus greening disease decimated farms throughout the state, causing approximately $7.8 billion in lost revenue, 162,200 citrus acres and…
Therapy for Veterans
…tells us how farms are helping veterans work, learn and heal. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Therapy for Veterans From: Central Oregon Veterans Ranch Founder: Alison Perry…
Strengthen Rural Communities
USDA Announces $15.6 Million in Grants to Strengthen Rural Communities The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $15.6 million in grants to increase prosperity in rural America through research, education,…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…nectar-rich wildflowers on their farms, ranches and other working lands. Right now, producers in the southern Great Plains and Midwest are watching milkweed and native wildflowers come alive on their…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…tools to meet the needs of this new breed of innovative urban farmer and small business owner.” Industry estimates show U.S. local food sales totaled at least $12 billion in…
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
…but we lost about 300 mature trees over the past few weeks.” Shallow-rooted almond trees sometimes cannot withstand high winds and drenched root zones, she added. Jake Samuel, who farms…
Agri View: Cattle Ranching
…2015) • U.S. beef production (commercial carcass weight) was 23.69 billion pounds. (2015) The total U.S. beef consumed was 24.807 billion pounds. (2015) Average annual U.S. retail Choice beef price…
Loans for Farm Storage-Handling Equipment
USDA Offers New Loans for Portable Farm Storage and Handling Equipment Portable Equipment Can Help Producers, including Small-Scale and Local Farmers, Get Products to Market Quickly U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Factors Impacting Cost of Production
…Maureen Torrey, Vice President, Torrey Farms, Inc. Elba, NY, on behalf of the United Fresh Produce Association Ms. Kate Woods, Vice President, Northwest Horticultural Council, Yakima, WA Mr. Richard Guebert,…
Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
…market, food stands, food hubs Farms, ranches, greenhouses, managed forests, aquaponics, cut flowers, herbs, honey, landscape plants Farm-to-table businesses Support services, including scouting, equipment repair, fertilizer sales Value-added processing, including…