…United States. Over the course of this Administration, America has more than doubled our renewable energy production, and today we import less than half our oil. We are saving money…
House Ag Committee Highlights Veteran Farmer Contributions
…the United States’ level of preparedness to handle a potential outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease and our capability to prevent the introduction of animal and plant pests and diseases…
The Western View: The EPA, Waters of the USA, and Stock Ponds
Out in western Wyoming, cattle, oil and tourists are the main sources of income; and even with a town job it’s a tough place to make a life. The Western…
Food Waste Goals
…From: EPA United States 2030 Food Loss and Waste Reduction Goal In the United States, EPA estimates that more food reaches landfills and incinerators than any other single material in…
Agri View: Invasive Diseases
Everett Griner talks about landscape plants affected by imported invasive diseases in today’s Agri View. Invasive Diseases From: Fine Gardening Boxwood Blight Since the first confirmed case in the United…
Funding for Critical Water Research
…problems in rural and agricultural watersheds across the United States. This funding is available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and administered…
USDA Increases Sugar Quantity, Access
…to imports already expected to enter the United States; 140,000 STRV to an increase in the U.S. raw sugar tariff-rate quota from WTO quota holders; and 60,000 STRV to sugar…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
In 2014, the United States had 14,093 organic farms producing $5.5 billion in organic products, according to a survey conducted by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of…
U.S. Beef Hits South Africa
…gained another valuable market for their products.” On January 7, 2016, after more than two years of intense discussions, the United States and the Republic of South Africa concluded an…
Organic Survey – California
California: First in the Number of Organic Farms and Total Sales In 2014, the United States had 14,093 organic farms producing $5.5 billion in organic products, according to a survey…
Benefits of Farmers’ Markets
…to the public. In the last decade they have become a favorite marketing method for many farmers throughout the United States, and a weekly ritual for many shoppers. In a…
Agri View: Citrus Greening Losses
Photo courtesy of USDA Everett Griner talks about the losses from citrus greening continuing to grow across the United States in today’s Agri View. Citrus Greening Losses From: University of…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…losses and can help guide honey bee management decisions in the United States. NASS created the survey questions with input from beekeepers and researchers, and other stakeholders. The results will…
Challenging Conditions in the West
…closely with our partners to protect and restore these vital natural resources in the arid West.” As in most of the country, the most common stressors of western wetlands include…