…after the introduction of gas tractors, automobiles, and trucks during the first decade of the 20th century, the horse and mule population in the United States continued to grow until…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…California’s water supply. Cisco Systems received the Supply Chain Leadership Award for engaging all suppliers to have strong sustainability programs. The Government Authorities (comprising the Western Riverside Council of Governments,…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…United States purchased $789 million in local foods from farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and food processors and manufacturers in school year 2013 – 2014, according to results from the U.S. Department…
Today is National Ag Day
…average person in the United States eats four and one half pounds a year. In the United States, broccoli was probably first grown by immigrants from Italy in home gardens…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
…a sweet onion of certain varieties, grown in a production area defined by law of the U.S. state of Georgia and by the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)….
Beef and Beef Products to Peru
United States Secures Full Access for U.S. Beef and Beef Products to Peru Agreement is expected to further increase beef exports to Peru, which topped $25 million in 2015 Agriculture…
National Ag Day
…there is an even greater demand for the food and fiber produced in the United States. 2016 National Ag Day Video Essay Contest Winner video by Ayodeji Ogunlana, South Texas…
Agri View: Farm Family Honor
…adapted methods used by the Native Americans, to the present day in which the United States ranks as the world’s largest agricultural exporter, farming continues to serve as the backbone…
Warm, Dry February Stalls Snowpack Gains
…the end of snow accumulation season, but changes could still be ahead for the upcoming spring and summer water supply,” McCarthy said. In Western states where snowmelt accounts for the…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…be reported next month. Kern County Western Mineral and Elkhorn were surveyed for host plants and BLH populations. Filaree, peppergrass, and Plantago were the predominant host plants. BLH counts were…
Vilsack, Obama Travel to Cuba
…Vilsack will use this second trip to Cuba to discuss opportunities for collaboration in agriculture among the United States and Cuba, better understand how climate change is affecting agricultural production…
Agri View: Avian Flu…Again?
…Backyard Poultry Biosecurity Information Live Bird Marketing System Program Information on Detection and Monitoring in Wild Birds 2015 Surveillance Plan for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Waterfowl in the United…
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published its final rule on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) today in the Federal…
Agri View: El Niño Weather
…precipitation impacts through late winter and into spring in the United States and elsewhere. You can find more information on those impacts at the bottom of this article. La Niña…