…Delta smelt food supply in the western Delta in this fifth year of drought,” said Charlton H. Bonham, Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. He added, “The…
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
…analyzes the impact of efforts to suppress populations of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets (hereafter referred to collectively as grasshoppers) from 17 States in the western United States. Mormon Cricket APHIS…
Japan to Resume Importing U.S. Wheat
Earlier this month, Japan halted imports of western white and feed wheat from the pacific coast ports after unapproved genetically modified crops were found in an unplanted field in Washington…
Low Wheat Price Support Needed in New Farm Bill
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Association of Wheat Growers Record yields across the U.S. and favorable conditions around the world this harvest season have brought…
Farm Futures Releases 2017 Planting Intentions
…away from corn are cotton and sorghum. Plantings for both crops are expected to be around one percent higher next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Falling Food Prices Hurt Farm Belt
…in 2009-2010. Incidentally, the falling price of food is taking its toll on the nation’s grocery stores, which have thin profit margins to begin with. From the National Association of…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…growth that complements the agricultural economy. Other key investments made by USDA since 2009 include new or improved high-speed internet service to 6 million Americans in rural areas, along with…
Human Brain Evolution Not Possible Without Eating Meat
…far less sustainable agricultural land base than omnivorous diets. The report says meat production can utilize pasture land and crop land that vegetables and fruits are unable to use. While…
Egypt Changes Stance on Ergot, Again
…that contained ergot, but met international standards for contamination. Egypt is the world’s biggest buyer of wheat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image credit: Wheat spikes…
USDA Buying Eggs to Ease Surplus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase $11.7 million worth of shell eggs and egg products to ease a surplus as farmers and egg processors try to cope with falling…
10 Percent of Farmland to Change Ownership
…farm operators. Data from 2014 shows 39 percent of all farmland was rented and 61 percent was owned by farm operators. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EU Downplaying TTIP Failure Comments
…the expense of Europe’s safety, health, social and data protection standards.” EU trade ministers will discuss the trade agreement when they next meet late next month. From the National Association…
Pesticide Initiative Launches Safety Pilot Project
…for our community to know that the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office exists to serve us, as well as the other parts of the agricultural industry. We are trying to create that…
State Seeks Way to Solve ‘A Big Biomass Problem’
…resource, say some money should be directed at keeping biomass power plants running, to convert forestry, agricultural and urban wood waste into electricity. “There’s a lot of competition for the…