…period in the United States, the value of crop production in the U.S. set records in 2012 and 2013. He made the comments during a joint meeting of the Western…
Canada Doubling Down on Dairy Trade Comments
…Free Trade Agreement talks. The dispute was spurred by changes to Canada’s milk policy that the U.S. claims violate NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share…
Australia and New Zealand Dairy Leaders Would Support U.S. WTO Action on Canada
…in an email his government was assessing the “WTO-consistency” of Canada’s dairy industry policy, and had raised concern with the Canadian government. Malcolm Bailey, chairman of the Dairy Companies Association…
Food, Conservation Groups Invest in Soil to Sustain Food Production
…per acre in many agricultural soils. These same soil health practices that are good for farmers can also improve water quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance pollinator and other…
Pear Industry Votes to Continue Marketing Order
…by the Fresh Pear and Processed Pear Committees, provides authority for grade, size and quality regulations, for inspection and for research projects to benefit pear growers and processors in these…
ARS Announces New Scientific Impact Video Series
Andrew Moyer, in his Peoria laboratory, discovered the process for mass producing penicillin. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is pleased to debut a video series highlighting important scientific advances that…
The Potential Effects of Increased Demand for U.S. Agricultural Exports on Metro and Nonmetro Employment
…sectors, both agricultural and nonagricultural. However, we concentrate on the agricultural and food and beverage sectors that produce agricultural exports, as defined by USDA. The model includes a regional extension…
USDA to Hold Expert Panel Meeting on Publication of Farm Operator Demographics
Public Comments Welcomed The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announces a public meeting of an expert panel to consider questions surrounding publication of farm operator demographic…
California Grape Acreage Report, 2016 Summary
…raisins, fresh market, concentrate, and wine. OBJECTIVES The California Department of Food and Agriculture partners with the Pacific Regional Office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to conduct…
Almond Board: Air Quality Programs
…injection methods on dairies. Agricultural Irrigation Engines: Significant emission reduction benefits are achieved when higher-polluting agricultural irrigation engines are removed from service and permanently destroyed and repowered with new electric…
Animal Rights Groups Want Dead Animal Payments Stopped
The Humane Farming Association is once again attempting to get the U.S. Department of Agriculture to stop payments to livestock farmers when their animals are unsheltered and die as a…
Mexico Finishing New Trade Deal with Argentina
…the percentage of a product made in North America for NAFTA consideration, could possibly be changed in future discussions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this…
Pence Talks Trade in Japan
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers April 23, 2026 California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity…
Monsanto Surpasses Pollinator Habitat Goal
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers April 23, 2026 California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity…